Registered Nurse II - Float 2nd shift

Registered Nurse II – Float, 32 hrs, 2nd Shift (260000K1)

Western Massachusetts Hospital, a specialty care public hospital operated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse II to provide direct adult and geriatric inpatient care in a unit focused on ventilator/respiratory, end‑of‑life, neuromuscular, Alzheimer’s, and chronic care.

• Perform direct hands‑on nursing care using established hospital policies, procedures, and nursing standards of care.
• Assess and record the patient’s health status upon admission, using the Western Massachusetts Hospital Nursing Assessment process.
• Develop and maintain an up‑to‑date written plan of care for each patient, using nursing diagnoses to identify patient problems/needs, care to be given, and patient goals.
• Document changes in the patient’s condition and care rendered per established nursing service guidelines.
• Participate in and take actions directed by nursing and hospital‑wide quality assurance activities.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and other members of the care team to enhance continuity of patient care.
• Maintain personal and professional growth by attending in‑services, keeping current with contemporary nursing practice, and participating on hospital committees.
• Participate in employee performance reviews by keeping supervisors informed of staff performance through consultation and documentation.
• Perform duties of charge nurse on the unit for a single shift or regular basis.
• May instruct unit personnel in nursing techniques, procedures, and equipment.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing.
• Understanding of the problems in providing nursing services to special client groups such as mentally, physically, or emotionally handicapped.
• Knowledge of the types and application of emergency medical procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and tourniquets.

• Meditech & Meta experience, CPR and IV certification.
• Sound knowledge of philosophy, principles, practices, and theories of public health and public health nursing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard nursing policies, procedures, methods, techniques, safety practices and medical terminology/abbreviations.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with individuals, families, providers, physicians, and staff members.
• Proficient usage of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

The Western Massachusetts Hospital is the only public hospital operating in the western region of Massachusetts, serving as a medical safety net for many uninsured and under‑insured citizens residing in the region. The hospital provides both acute and chronic care to patients with chronic diseases and complicated medical conditions, including cardiac and pulmonary disease, chronic neurological disorders, complications of strokes, dementia with major behavioral issues, and end‑stage terminal illnesses.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is committed to preventing illness, injury, and premature death; ensuring access to high‑quality public health and health care services; and promoting wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth. DPH coordinates programs and policies to address specific diseases and conditions, offers services to vulnerable populations, and operates state laboratory and public health hospitals.

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by state regulations.

United States-Massachusetts-Westfield-91 East Mountain Rd

Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID‑19 vaccination and influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures. Successful candidates must acknowledge and attest to their vaccination status for both COVID‑19 and influenza.

An Equal Opportunity / Affiant Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.