RN - Med/Tele

Required Skills & Experience Ability to assess patient needs, provide accurate information, and resolve problems using sound judgment and follow-through. Job Summary Provide nursing care to patients across the lifespan, from newborn to geriatric populations.

Job Title: RN - Med/Tele
Location: Brockton, MA
Duration: 3 months Contract
Schedule: 7p-7a (48 hours in a week)
Hourly rate: $51/hr to $61/hr on W2 (Negotiable)
Job Summary

• Provide nursing care to patients across the lifespan, from newborn to geriatric populations.
• Practice according to Department of Nursing policies, hospital procedures, and the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act.
• Work independently within established policies and goals.
• Escalate clinical or operational concerns to the Nurse Manager or appropriate supervisor.
• Direct and/or assist Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and ancillary nursing personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct age- and specialty-appropriate patient assessments and collect relevant health data.
• Analyze assessment findings and identify appropriate nursing diagnoses.
• Establish individualized patient goals and expected outcomes.
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans and interventions.
• Monitor, evaluate, and document patient progress in the medical record.
• Provide safe, effective nursing care to assigned patients.
• Administer prescribed medications and IV solutions safely.
• Recognize and report significant changes in patient condition to physicians and appropriate healthcare providers.
• Educate and counsel patients and families regarding their plan of care.
• Support patients and families in coping with illness, stress, and end-of-life situations.
• Advocate for patient dignity, safety, rights, and well-being.
• Make ethical decisions and take appropriate actions on behalf of patients.
• Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Apply current professional nursing standards, laws, regulations, and evidence-based practices.
• Maintain current clinical knowledge and required competencies.
• Participate in continuing education as required by Massachusetts regulations.
• Support the professional development of peers and other healthcare providers.
• Use clinical inquiry and research to inform nursing practice.
• Consider safety, effectiveness, and cost when planning and delivering patient care.
• Follow all nursing and hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate respect for patient dignity, cultural diversity, and professional communication standards.
• Utilize LEAN strategies for process improvement and systematic problem-solving.
• Perform unit-specific competencies as required by the Nurse Manager or Staff Educator.
• Assume additional responsibilities, including covering for the Nurse Manager when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• Ability to assess patient needs, provide accurate information, and resolve problems using sound judgment and follow-through.
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and logical in stressful or difficult situations.
• Ability to manage frequent interruptions and respond appropriately to unexpected situations.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and initiate corrective action when needed.
• Ability to effectively manage challenging or difficult patients.
• Ability to adapt to unique situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret written, verbal, diagrammatic, and schedule-based instructions.
• Ability to exercise appropriate judgment when communicating with patients, physicians, colleagues, and external agencies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Open to beginning practitioners/new graduate nurses.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with MEDITECH electronic medical record/software systems.