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Per Diem Pediatric Inpatient RN
Job in
South Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, 02190, USA
Listed on 2026-01-23
Listing for:
South Shore Health System
Per diem
position Listed on 2026-01-23
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Emergency Medicine, RN Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description Summary
Manages individualized, outcome‑oriented nursing care through the use of the nursing process. Provides care, treatment and services through the successful coordination and completion of a series of processes that include assessment, planning care, and providing care in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Must have current experience working on an acute care pediatric unit.
Job Description- Demonstrates knowledge of and follows SSH policies and procedures for administering, transcribing, and recording medications.
- Completes medication reconciliation process following SSH policy and procedure.
- Demonstrates proper procedure for the documentation of narcotic withdrawal, administration, verifies count, wastes per policy and resolves narcotic discrepancy.
- Develops, evaluates, and updates an individualized plan of care for each patient and documents outcomes.
- Initiates admission assessment within 8 hours of admissions, identifies and documents patient/family/significant other teaching needs upon admission and throughout hospitalization.
- Continues assessment/reassessment and identifies care needs within established nursing practice.
- Documents all patient care following the department of nursing policy, unit‑based standards, disease processes (CHF, PNA vaccines), and nurse‑sensitive indicators (falls, skin, CAUTI).
- Assesses/reassesses and documents patient’s level of comfort using the appropriate pain scale and the patient’s response to each intervention, both pharmacological and non‑pharmacological, per South Shore Hospital policy.
- Works on behalf of the patient/family, seeking help to represent patient/family when they are unable to represent themselves.
- Raises ethical questions and concerns with the clinical team, seeking available resources to help formulate and understand ethical decisions.
- Actively communicates the plan of the day via whiteboard updates every shift.
- Facilitates discharge/transfer by goal of 12:00 pm, communicating barriers utilizing chain of command.
- Verifies patient identification with two identifiers prior to the start of any invasive procedure, including "time out", administration of care, medications, labeled specimens, and documents confirming the correct patient, procedure, site, equipment, and consent.
- Complies with the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper handwashing; adheres to universal precautions, makes appropriate use of personal protective equipment at all times, and appropriately disposes of hazardous materials. Maintains awareness of MSDS sheets and how to access them.
- Ensures environment meets regulatory requirements at all times.
- Understands and demonstrates individual roles and responsibilities in the event of hospital codes/emergency preparedness.
- Obtains at least 5 contact hours per year in area of practice.
- Practices within the legal boundaries of the MA Nurse Practice Act; directs other licenses and non‑licensed personnel as assigned.
- Displays the ability to accept and respond appropriately to feedback and recommendations for change.
- Demonstrates professional working relationships with colleagues from all disciplines to promote a positive/encouraging workplace.
- Critical Thinking: analyzes causes of problems, identifies and evaluates alternative solutions, selects appropriate solutions, and communicates effectively utilizing chain of command.
- Is accountable for being informed about changes in hospital policy and procedure.
- Accesses Lotus Notes to review email, learning management, and other resources applicable to the RN role.
- Utilizes software applications required by department and unit standards.
- Is accountable to understand how to operate in downtime.
- Works within legal, regulatory, and ethical standards relevant to the position.
- Complies with applicable policies and procedures.
- Safeguards the privacy and security of patient information; follows SSH’s privacy and security programs.
- Brings potential compliance issues to…
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