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Medical Surgical RN
 Salem Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Salem | |
| 81 Highland Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Nov 18, 2025 | |
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Summary
The Registered Nurse manages all aspects of the nursing process and the delivery of patient and family centered care. The Registered Nurse has the responsibility and authority to request and use governing and administrative resources, technological and support systems, and multidisciplinary clinical experts necessary to manage and deliver quality, cost effective patient care. Unit Specific Certifications are required upon hire; ED: ACLS, ICU: ACLS, PEDI: ACLS & PALS. Med/Surg Units: BLS and or ACLS. Able to work in conditions where there is moderate noise and in an environment subject to blood born pathogen risk and hazardous waste. Human Resources Policies: *Adheres to standards established for attendance and is punctual. *Adheres to dress code standard. Wears employee name badge. *Adheres to Human Resources policies of NSMC * Salem Level 2** * Eight shifts in four week time block, including four weekend shifts and the remainder must be evening or night shifts. * Two major and two minor holidays yearly on a rotation basis * On-call participation if department is not 24/7 and call is required for regular staff * **A level 2 commitment is not available for departments which are Monday - Friday only, without an on-call requirement * Union Level 2 * 5 shifts per month, including 3 weekend shifts. * 3 Holiday; 2 major and 1 minor holidays yearly on a rotation basis * See Commitment form for further details. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions -Culture of Excellence Responsibilities; *See everyone as worthy of respect and attention. *Design care and services for and with each patient. *Recognize that patients see quality service as quality care. *Make it a priority to assist patients, visitors and colleagues. *Take advantage of learning and growth opportunities. *Understand organizational goals and priorities. -Compliance Responsibilities; *Understands and adheres to North Shore Medical Centers' (NSMC) compliance standards as they appear in Corporate Compliance Policies, Code of Conduct, and NSMC's Policies. *Professional, Supervisory and Managerial Staff, keep abreast of all pertinent federal, state and NSMC regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. *Managerial Staff ensure that their staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs. -Job Specific Responsibilities; (e.g. clerical, patient care, food service, supervisory, etc.) *Utilizes the standards of Patient Focused Model. *Plans, implements and evaluates, and manages care for all patients with consideration of age, developmental, socioeconomic, psychological, physical, spiritual and cultural factors. *Practice reflects knowledge of current nursing literature and resources, demonstrates ongoing learning in appropriate science, such as: contemporary medical, pharmacologic, pathophysiology to care for specific patient types. *Maintains competency in nursing practice and clinical skills and makes annual plan for professional development. *Completes mandatory educational requirements. *Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements and evaluates care for assigned patients that is consistent with the medical plan and is responsive to the patient's changing needs. *Delegates appropriate nursing activities to unlicensed personnel based on: the stability of the patient; the training an capability of the unlicensed person to whom the nursing task is delegated; nature of the nursing task being delegated; and the proximity and availability of the nurse to the unlicensed person when performing the activity. *Collects and analyzes patient information. *Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and health care team members to: expedite and coordinate the delivery of services and insure efficient use of resources. *Collaborates with the physician regarding the patient's clinical status, medical and nursing treatment plans, progression toward outcomes and next level of care. *Maintains continuity of care, delivery process and family/significant other communication to achieve optimal outcomes. *Assesses patient's learning needs. *Develops a teaching plan based upon assessment. *Educates patients and family members in disease processes, testing, medications, signs/symptoms, etc. *Communicates understanding/progress to outcomes with other team members. *Assures timely initiation, completion, communication and documentation of nursing care, tests, treatment, teaching and discharge planning activities. *Consults the Clinical Nurse Specialist and Health Care Coordinator for complex patient care management and discharge planning. * Identifies barriers to implementing the plan of care or to achieving expected outcomes. * Consults appropriate resources to report and/or resolve problems. *Seeks out innovative opportunities to improve patient care. *Exhibits fiscal accountability through cost effective use of time, material and other resources. -Safety and Infection Control: *Follows hospital policy and procedures regarding patient and staff safety, maintains a safe environment. *Incorporates infection control standards in daily activities. - Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities; (Include number and type of FTEs) *Assumes responsibility for direction, supervision, and development of assigned personnel. *Participates in hiring process and evaluating assigned personnel, or as requested. *Maintains smooth functioning of a department through effective priority setting, decision-making, problem solving and organization of resources. *Identifies problems with systems or processes; recommends or participates in designing strategies that will improve the quality and utilization of Medical Center resources. *Conducts and participates in multidisciplinary team conferences and educational offerings. *Demonstrates and applies assertiveness skills and techniques. *Participates in orientation of new employees and serves as a preceptor and mentor for team members. *Participates in and assists in the identification of performance improvement activities. *Assures practice meets external regulatory agencies' requirements. *Assists in identifying areas for improvement and develops plan for compliance. *Supervises unlicensed assistive personnel and support staff as assigned to achieve patient outcomes on a daily basis and consistent with department plans. Education Other Certificate/Diploma Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required Experience Minimum of 2 years nursing experience in acute care required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - To perform this job successfully within the scope of nursing, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be able to demonstrate any knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients serviced in his/her assigned department. - Unit Specific Certifications are required upon hire; ED: ACLS, ICU: ACLS, PEDI: ACLS & PALS. - Med/Surg Units: BLS and or ACLS. - Able to work in conditions where there is moderate noise and in an environment subject to bloodborne pathogen risk and hazardous waste. Physical Requirements North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. | |