Med Surg RN Openings - Boston, MA

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse to assume responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care. The nurse demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments effectively and efficiently with supervision. The nurse demonstrates critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care, consistently performing according to nursing standards and managing patient care while assisting others.

Details of the position include:

• Location: Boston, MA
• Duration: 13 weeks to start, with a strong chance of extension
• Facility Type: State Hospital
• Openings: This is a 40 hrs/week position, all shifts available (all positions include every other weekend)
• Start Date: June 2nd 
• Pay Rate:
  • Local: $70/hr 1st shift, $75/hr 2nd shift, and $77/hr 3rd shift
  • Travel: $3,641/week 1st shift, $4,011/week 2nd shift, and $4,191/week 3rd shift

Duties and Responsibilities (general summary, not all-inclusive):

• Initiates physical, psychosocial, and spiritual assessment of patients’ nursing care needs according to admission procedures and unit policy.
• Develops a Plan of Care with the patient, significant others, multidisciplinary health care team, and other resources, reflecting nursing diagnosis, patient needs, specific interventions, strengths, discharge needs, and outcome measures.
• Implements and documents nursing interventions as per the plan of care, in accordance with nursing theory, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Provides ongoing assessment and evaluation of patient status to determine the effectiveness of interventions and patient outcomes.
• Documents nursing care processes and outcomes in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Provides education and training to patients and significant others to improve health outcomes.
• Provides leadership in organizing the delivery of care and supervises care delivered by LPNs and NAs.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and risk management.
• Maintains professional growth and competency through ongoing education and participation in professional organizations.
• Contributes to effective interpersonal and community relations to ensure quality patient care.
• Contributes to safety, risk management, infection control, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.
• Demonstrates competence in providing age-appropriate and culturally sensitive care.
• Ensures continuity of care by following communication policies.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and treats everyone with respect and dignity.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of hospital experience
• Vent/trach experience
• Telemetry experience
• IV experience

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have regarding the positions. Thank you!

Tyler daRosa
Amergis Healthcare Staffing
Recruiter | Government Services
781-400-8283 Office | 866-941-7397 Fax
tydarosa@amergis.com | www.amergis.com