Registered NURSE - Pre Surgical Evaluation PER DIEM TIER

REGISTERED NURSE - Pre Surgical Evaluation PER DIEM TIER (3)

The REGISTERED NURSE - Pre Surgical Evaluation PER DIEM TIER (3) role at South Shore Health is part-time and focuses on conducting phone screens for elective surgery patients. No direct patient care is involved.

Requisition Number
: R-21669

Facility
: LOC
0022 - 2 Pond Park Road, Hingham, MA 02043

Department
: SSH Pre Surgery Evaluation 2

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Status
:
Part time

Shift
:
Day (United States of America)

Compensation Pay Range
: $42.02 - $85.13

Minimum Education - Preferred
:
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Minimum Work Experience
:
Previous Acute Care RN experience preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications
:

• RN - Registered Nurse
• RN Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts)
• Depending on department: BLS, ACLS, ERT, NRP, PALS, TNCC, TCAR

Schedule
:
Commits to working a minimum of 48 hours per 4-week schedule. Days, flexible start/end times, occasional overtime.

Must have surgical experience.

• Conduct phone screens on elective surgery patients, ensuring accurate patient information and assessment.
• Document patient data in accordance with SSH policies, including medication reconciliation, narcotic withdrawal, and pain assessment.
• Develop, evaluate, and update individualized plan of care; communicate prioritized problem list and plan of care to team.
• Perform admission assessment within 8 hours of admissions; identify teaching needs.
• Monitor patient comfort using appropriate pain scales; document interventions.
• Advocate for patient and family, seek resources, and raise ethical concerns as needed.
• Communicate daily plan via white board updates.
• Facilitate discharge/transfer and communicate barriers using chain of command.
• Maintain a culture of safety; verify patient identification; adhere to CDC hand hygiene and universal precautions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and privacy standards; safeguard patient information.
• Engage in professional development, obtain at least 5 contact hours per year.
• Utilize technology, including Lotus Notes, software applications, and other departmental tools.
• Support hospital emergency preparedness and understand procedures during codes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to promote positive work environment.
• Apply critical thinking to solve problems and communicate solutions effectively.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Licensed RN in Massachusetts with active BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Prior acute care RN experience, preferably in surgical settings.
• Strong documentation skills aligned with SSH policy and procedural standards.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and teamwork abilities.

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