RN, Med​/Surg - Nantucket

About This Role

The Registered Staff Nurse provides quality nursing care based on patient needs and prescribed therapy. This role is ideal for a dedicated nurse who is committed to delivering exceptional patient care across the lifespan.

• Location:
  
  Nantucket, MA
• Facility:
  Nantucket Cottage Hospital
• Schedule:
  
  Full-Time, Rotating
• Pay: $37.69 - $89.59/Hourly

• Collect and document all data pertinent to each patient’s actual and potential needs on admission or within twenty-four (24) hours of admission.
• Document and report significant findings of ongoing patient assessment.
• Formulate the patient plan of care based on age‑specific needs and acceptable standards of practice.
• Communicate the patient plan of care through shift reports and other established procedures.
• Initiate discharge plan within twenty-four (24) hours of admission.
• Implement and document teaching plan in the patient record.
• Organize own patient care and demonstrate ability to set priorities.
• Administer and document medications according to established procedures.
• Use standard precautions as outlined in the Nursing Department Infection Control Manual.
• Evaluate nursing interventions to changing patient situations as demonstrated by patient outcomes.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school required; bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

• One (1) year of prior, related medical/surgical experience preferred.

• Current, valid Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• BLS/CPR certification required within one week of hire.
• ACLS & PALS certification required prior to completion of orientation or within 6 months of hire.