At South Shore Health, we come together to improve the health of our family, friends, and neighbors by bringing together people, caregivers, and excellence in medicine. We are offering a unique opportunity for Registered Nurses to advance from Level II or Level 1B to Level III NICU care in our transition program in Weymouth, MA. This structured program involves didactic education, intensive bedside training, and preceptorship to close the knowledge gap between Level II and Level III NICU care, and selected candidates will move through the program as a cohort starting on August 24th. After program completion, you will work a day/night rotating shift with rotating weekends and holidays at an hourly pay range of $38.20 - $77.39.
Responsibilities:
● Administer, transcribe, record, and reconcile medications, demonstrating knowledge of and following SSH policies and procedures
● Develop, evaluate, and update individualized plans of care for patient and family and document outcomes
● Document all patient care following the department of nursing policy, unit-based standards, disease processes (CHF, PNA vaccines), and nurse sensitive indicators (falls, skin, CAUTI)
● Assess and document patient's level of comfort utilizing the appropriate pain scale and the patient's response to both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions
● Verify patient identification with two identifiers prior to the start of any invasive procedure, including "time out", administration of care, medications, labeled specimens, and documents confirming the correct patient, procedure, site, equipment, and consent
● Foster a ‘Culture of Safety’ through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment
● Obtain at least 5 contact hours per year in area of practice and assume overall responsibility for professional development by incorporating evidence-based practice, research, and performance improvement initiatives as a part of ongoing nursing practice
● Collaborate with the patient and family according to patient preferences in planning, implementing, and evaluating care, and welcome the presence and participation of family members at all times, regardless of rounds, shift changes, or other on-unit events
Qualifications:
● Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Massachusetts; bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
● 2+ years of successful experience working in Level II or Level IB setting required
● NRP certification with prior experience attending live births required
More About South Shore Hospital
South Shore Hospital is Southeastern Massachusetts’s leading provider of emergency, acute and outpatient care. We are consistently recognized for quality of care, including being recognized as a Top General Hospital by the Leapfrog Group. Our hospital has also received Magnet Recognition Program designation, a distinction only 8% of U.S. hospitals achieve. Join us in providing world-class care to the communities of the South Shore.
Living On the South Shore
Located South of Boston, but within easy driving or boating distance of greater New England, the South Shore is a wonderful place to live. No matter your interest: history, the beach, music, art, shopping, fine cuisine, foliage, sports – we have it all. And with some of the best schools in the country, from kindergarten to college, this is a great place to raise a family.
Req# R-23174
careers.southshorehealth.org
EOE
Pay: $38.20 - $77.39 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
