What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Full-Time Night Shift position at Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association?
Position Overview: Utilizes the nursing process to deliver patient care, ensuring professionalism, patient rights, and confidentiality. Coordinates care with other departments, evaluates caregiver effectiveness, and aligns duties with organizational standards.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate’s, Diploma, or BSN).
- Valid RN licensure in the state or compact licensure, maintained actively.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or completed within 30 days of hire.
- Additional certifications such as ACLS, NRP, ENPC, TNCC, PALS, PEARS, C-EFM, or other unit-specific credentials may be required based on the department.
- Provide direct patient care utilizing the nursing process.
- Assess patient needs and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and rights.
- Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of care delivered by team members.
- Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
- Prolonged standing and walking during shifts.
- Capability to reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat as needed.