If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.Requisition NumberR-18197FacilityLOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190Department NameSSH Med Surg FloatsStatusBudgeted Hours: 40ShiftVaried Shifts (United States of America)As a Float RN, you love having the confidence in your skills and clinical knowledge necessary to jump in and be an immediate asset on any Med/Surg floor. Expand your skill set into multiple specialties i.e. Neuro, Ortho, Oncology, GYN, Vascular, Behavioral Health, & Telemetry) 2 years of acute care Med/Surg experience preferred.Manages individualized, outcome-oriented nursing care through the use of the nursing process. Provides care, treatment and services through the successful coordination and completion of a series of processes that include assessment, planning care, providing care, in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures1 - ASSESSMENT/REASSESSMENTAssesses and diagnoses patient and family needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients by:a - Initiating admission assessment within 8 hours of admission, identifies and documents patient/family/significant other teaching needs upon admission anf throughout hospitalization.2 - PLAN OF CAREDevelops, discusses, and communicates a prioritized problem list/plan of care for each patient, in collaboration with designated support persons in order to address all identified needs.a - Develop, evaluate and update individualized plan of care for patients and documentsd outcomes.b - Actively communicates plan of care with the primarynure assigned to care for the patientc - Facilitates dischasrge/transfers by goal of 12:00 pm, communicating barriers utilizing the Chain of Command.d - Documents all patient care follwoing the department of nursing policies, unit based standards and nurse sensitive indicators (falls, skin pain).e - Assessess/re/assesses and documentsd patient's level of comfort utilizong the appropriate pan scale and the patient's response to each intervention both pharmacoligical and non-pharmacological per South Shore Hospital Policy.f - Works on behalf of patient/family. Seeks help to repersent patient/family when they are unable to represent themselves.g - Raises ethica questions and concerns with clinica team. Seeks available resources to help formulate and understand ethical decisions.3 - MEDICATION ADMINISTRATIONa - *Demonstrates knowledge of and follows SSH policies and procedures for administering, transcribing, and recording medications.b - Demonstrates proper porcedure for the documentation of narcotic withdrawal, administration, verifies count, wastes per policy and resolves narcotic discrepency.c - Initiates and maintains IV access according to SSH policy and procedure.6 - SAFETYFosters a Culture of Safety through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.a - Verifies patient identification with two idenitifiers prior to the start og any invasive procedure, including time out , admisinstration og care, medications, labeleld specimens and documents confirming the correct patient, procedure, site, equipment and consent.b - Complies with the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper handwashing. Adheres t universal precautions, makes approriate use of personal protective equipment at all times and appropriately disposes of hazardous materials. Maintains awareness of MSDS sheets and how to access them.c - Assesses each patient's risk for falling throughout hospitalization using appropriate interventions to prevent falls.d - Ensures environment meets regulatory requirements at all times (ie: no cardboard boxes on floor, equipment cords are secured and plugged into foot of bed, etc...).e - Understands and is able to demonstrate individual roles and responsibilities in teh event of hospital codes/emergency preparedness.f - Practices patient hand off utilizing the principles of SBAR - including walking rounds.7 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTAssumes overall responsibility for own professional development by incorporating evidenced-based practice, research, and performance improvement initiatives as a part of ongoing nursing practice.a - Obtains at least 5 contact hours per year in area of practice.b - Practices within the legal boundaries of MA Nurse Practice Act. Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel as ssigned.c - Active participant in unit based initiatives and/or hospital committees.d - Understands and demonstrates job responsibilities for charge nurse, preceptor and mentor role.e - Analyzes cause of problems, identifies and evaluates alternative solutions, and selects appropriate solutions and communicates appropriately and effectively utilizing the proper Chain of Command.f - Assumes and active role in keeping informed about changes in hospital policy, procedure and equipment.g - Interacts with patient and families on a compassionate and humanistic manner - demonstrating empathy, sensitivity and patience.8 - TECHNOLOGYEmbraces technological solutions to work processes and practices.a - Access Lotus Notes to review e-mail, learning management and other resources as applicable to RN role.b - Utilizes all Meditech applications required by department and unit standards (PCS,EMR, Order Entry, etc...)ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Cont.)1 - Technology and Learninga - Participates in continued learning and possess a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.b - Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.Job RequirementsMinimum Education - PreferredGraduate of an accredited School of NursingMinimum Work ExperiencePrevious Acute Care RN experience preferredRequired Licenses / RegistrationsRN - Registered NurseRequired Classes/Skills -ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life SupportCAP Education Verification RequiredRequired additional Knowledge, and AbilitiesDemonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge, and skills
- Full Time Days - 36hrs, 12x3, 7a-7p.
- Full Time Nights - 36hrs, 12x3, 7p-7a
- Part Time Days - 24hrs, 12x2, 7a-7p
- Part Time Nights - 24hrs, 12x2, 7p-7a
- Evenings 40 hours - 8x5/wk, 3-11:30p
Responsibilities If RequiredEducation if Required: License/Registration/Certification RequirementsACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), RN-Registered Nurse - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts)