Registered Nurse – Operating Room

Position Overview

South Shore Health is seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Surgical Services team. This role is essential in providing high-quality, patient- and family-centered care. The RN will be responsible for medication administration, care planning, documentation, patient advocacy, and ensuring a safe, compliant clinical environment.

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Key Responsibilities

Medication Administration

• Adheres to SSH policies for administering, transcribing, and documenting medications.

• Completes medication reconciliation per hospital policy.

• Accurately documents narcotic usage and manages discrepancies according to protocol.

Patient Care & Documentation

• Develops, communicates, and updates individualized care plans based on patient needs.

• Conducts admission assessments within 8 hours and identifies ongoing teaching needs.

• Performs continuous reassessment of patient condition and adjusts care accordingly.

• Documents patient care in compliance with SSH nursing policies and unit standards.

• Assesses and documents patient pain levels using appropriate pain scales and interventions.

Patient Advocacy & Communication

• Acts on behalf of the patient and family, raising ethical concerns when necessary.

• Regularly updates the patient whiteboard to reflect the daily care plan.

• Facilitates timely discharges/transfers and communicates any barriers through the appropriate channels.

Safety & Compliance

• Promotes a “Culture of Safety” by following proper identification and time-out procedures.

• Adheres to CDC hand hygiene and infection control protocols.

• Ensures a safe and regulatory-compliant care environment at all times.

• Demonstrates awareness of emergency protocols and MSDS access.

Professional Development

• Maintains competency through ongoing education (minimum of 5 contact hours per year in the area of practice).

• Practices within the legal scope of the MA Nurse Practice Act.

• Fosters collaborative relationships with colleagues across disciplines.

Critical Thinking & Technology

• Uses sound clinical judgment to analyze problems and select appropriate solutions.

• Keeps current with policy updates and required software applications.

• Demonstrates readiness to perform duties during system downtimes.

Compliance & Privacy

• Operates within legal and ethical standards and complies with SSH privacy and security protocols.

• Promptly reports potential compliance concerns to appropriate leadership.

• Completes all required compliance training.

Patient and Family Engagement

• Respects the values and needs of patients and their families as partners in care.

• Encourages family involvement in all aspects of care, including during rounds and shift changes.

Age & Cultural Competency

• Applies age-specific and culturally competent care.

• Uses appropriate resources such as interpreter services to support patient understanding and comfort.

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Qualifications

Education (Preferred):

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Experience:

• Prior acute care RN experience preferred

• Operating Room or Surgical Services experience required

Licensure/Certifications:

• Current Massachusetts RN license

• BLS required; ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, TCAR, or Emergency Response Training may be required depending on department assignment

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Work Schedule

Options may include:

• 36 hours/week, rotating Day/Night shifts (7:00 AM–5:00 PM or 7:00 AM–7:00 PM) with weekend and on-call rotation

• 40 hours/week, rotating Day/Evening shifts (11:00 AM–11:00 PM or 3:00 PM–11:00 PM) with occasional night coverage as needed

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