What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Unit position at Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association?
Job Role: Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) on an Inpatient Surgical Unit, providing care for adult and pediatric patients recovering from various surgical procedures.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plans.
- Coordinate with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure positive clinical outcomes and smooth care transitions.
- Monitor patient conditions, perform interventions, and modify care plans as needed.
- Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Utilize electronic health records for documentation and maintain compliance with organizational standards.
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, communicate effectively, and ensure safe patient handoffs.
- Delegate and supervise support staff while maintaining accountability for patient care.
- Contribute to safety, teamwork, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program; BSN preferred, with a pathway for associates to complete BSN.
- Active, unrestricted NYS RN license.
- Certifications: BLS (required at hire), ACLS and PALS (depending on department), Stroke Education (if applicable), CIT/de-escalation training for specific units.
- Strong clinical judgment, problem-solving skills, and ability to remain calm in emergencies.
- Effective communication, basic math skills, and knowledge of healthcare reporting and quality measures.