RN, Med Surg

Cape Cod Healthcare

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Falmouth, Massachusetts

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care as part of an interdisciplinary team, utilizing the nursing process to manage various medical conditions. Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting care in the EMR, and providing effective patient and family education.

Qualifications

Seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a Med Surg unit, requiring current RN licensure in Massachusetts and graduation from an accredited School of Nursing. Essential skills include patient care using the nursing process, medication administration, and effective communication within an interdisciplinary team. BLS certification and successful completion of Medical/Surgical IV Medication Module within 3 months of hire are also required.

Job Description

*Sign-On Bonus Eligible!

  1. Practices according to entity mandatory requirements.      
  2. Practices according to department expectations.     
  3. Practices with a Customer Service approach to all activities.           
  4. Cares for patients utilizing the nursing process.                   
  5. Provides care as part of the interdisciplinary team.             
  6. Utilizes internal and external resources.                   
  7. Provides effective patient/family teaching.              
  8. Documents according to entity/department guidelines.                  
  9. Administers medications safely.                    
  10. Provides care according to best practice standards of care in nursing.                    
  11. Identifies signs and symptoms of neglect/abuse and reports as required by law.              
  12. Cares for the terminally ill patient and family.         
  13. Manages the patient with pain.                    
  14. Utilizes chemical and physical restraints as per policy.        
  15. Utilizes techniques of time management effectively.
  16. Provides care respective of patient's advance directives.
  17. Maintains appropriate licenses, certifications, registrations to perform duties of their designated role/positions.
  18. Addresses the age-specific needs of patients, specifically adolescents, adults, geriatric adults.
  19. Performs skills safely and according to specific policies/protocols.  
  20. Manages patients with chest drainage devices.       
  21. Manages patients with Intravenous Therapy.           
  22. Uses Electronic Medical Record appropriately and accurately.       
  23. Manages patients receiving epidural analgesia.       
  24. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in administration and assessment of patient response to cardiac medications.  
  25. Manages patients on telemetry monitoring.
  26. Responds appropriately in emergency/urgent situations.    
  27. Provides care to post-operative patients.     
  28. Cares for patients with orthopedic diagnoses.          
  29. Other duties may be assigned.


  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
  • Maintains BLS certification.
  • Successful completion of Medical/Surgical IV Medication Module within 3 months of hire.
  • Successful completion of Basic Arrhythmia exam, before hire.
  • Bi-Pap Competency within 3 months of hire and then yearly for RNs caring for patients requiring Bi-Pap (MS1 RNs only)

Cape Cod Healthcare

Cape Cod Healthcare is the leading provider of healthcare services for residents and visitors of Cape Cod. With more than 600 physicians, over 5,000 employees and over 250 volunteers, Cape Cod Healthcare is comprised of two acute care hospitals, a Level III trauma center, the Cape’s leading provider of homecare and hospice services (VNA), seven urgent care centers, a primary and specialty care network, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, an assisted living facility, and numerous health services and programs. We are committed to achieving and maintaining the highest standards in healthcare by partnering with other health and human service providers and continuing to invest in new technologies. By offering services like imaging and radiology, heart and vascular care, surgical services, orthopedics and urgent care, Cape Cod Healthcare provides access to exceptional medical services across the Cape. For over a century, we have never wavered from our mission: To coordinate and deliver the highest quality, accessible health services, which enhance the health of all Cape Cod residents and visitors.
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