Registered Nurse II - S2 1st shift

Overview

Western Massachusetts Hospital, operated by the Department of Public Health, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse II to provide specialty care for adult and geriatric patients in the areas of ventilator/respiratory support, end‑of‑life care, neuromuscular disorders, Alzheimer’s, and chronic care. The position is part‑time (32 hours per week) 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, every other weekend with days off as assigned. Candidates must have at least one year of RN experience and will perform mandatory overtime as required.

• Provide direct hands‑on nursing care following hospital policies, procedures, and nursing standards of care.
• Assess and record patient health status on admission using the Western Massachusetts Hospital Nursing Assessment process.
• Develop and maintain an up‑to‑date written plan of care based on nursing diagnosis, care needs, and patient goals.
• Document changes in patient condition and care rendered per established guidelines.
• Participate in nursing and quality assurance activities directed by the hospital.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and the care team to support continuity of care.
• Pursue personal and professional growth by attending in‑services and staying current with nursing practice.
• Assist in performance reviews, documenting staff performance for supervisors.
• Serve as charge nurse on the unit for a single shift or regularly as assigned.
• Instruct unit personnel in nursing techniques, procedures, and equipment.

• Knowledge of nursing principles and practices.
• Understanding of nursing needs for special client groups (mentally, physically, or emotionally handicapped).
• Knowledge of emergency medical procedures such as CPR, tourniquet application, and other life‑saving interventions.

• Experience with Meditech and META, CPR and IV certification.
• Knowledge of public health philosophy, principles, and practice.
• Familiarity with standard nursing policies, procedures, techniques, safety practices, and medical terminology/abbreviations.
• Ability to build effective relationships with patients, families, providers, physicians, and staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).

The Western Massachusetts Hospital is the only public hospital serving the western region of Massachusetts. Its mission is to provide acute and chronic care to uninsured and under‑insured citizens, addressing conditions such as cardiac and pulmonary disease, chronic neurological disorders, stroke complications, dementia with behavioral issues, and end‑stage terminal illnesses.

Title 101 CMR 23.00 requires that all agency staff for this position have received the COVID‑19 and influenza vaccinations or have completed required mitigation measures. Successful applicants must attest to their vaccination status.

An Equal Opportunity / Affidavit Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on any basis covered by law.