RN-Per Diem, Level I

Company: Southcoast Health
Location: New Bedford
Posted on: April 20, 2024

Job Description:

S-KnowlesNew Bedford, MANursing/Nursing MgtPay Grade: SL21Bargaining Unit: MNAPer Diem, Flexible shifts & hours, Flexible, per Level IReq # 79151


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We are searching for a Per Diem Registered Nurse to perform a variety of duties involving coordinating total nursing care for patients, participating in patient and family teaching and providing leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice within an assigned patient care unit. Has knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, which is appropriate to the age group of patients regularly served. May assume Charge responsibility for assigned personnel and activities as required or directed.

This is a 36 bed Medical Surgical unit, specializing in Neurology, Neurosurgery and Level 2 Trauma. We also provide Telemetry monitoring for up to 26 patients. Our patient population includes those undergoing Vascular surgery, Thoracic and General Surgery. We take great pride in providing excellent patient care in conjunction with all members of our Multidisciplinary Team. Must have Stepdown experience. Over 3.5 years of Bedside Nursing experience is required.



Location: St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA

Hours: Per Diem, Unit-Based Level I Commitment

Shift: Level I per diem nurses will normally be required to be available to work a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours within a six (6) week time schedule, including two (2) weekend shifts or one (1) Weekend and one (1) off-shift. Such weekend or off shifts must be a minimum of eight (8) hours each. The forty-eight (48) hours that a per diem nurse must be available to work will be available to the per diem nurse from the open shifts in the schedule after full and part-time nurses have indicated their preferred schedule. Per diem nurses will be required to provide availability to work two (2) holidays per year, one (1) summer holiday from Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day, and one (1) winter holiday from among Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Such holiday shifts must be a minimum of eight (8) hours each.



Education and/or Experience Requirements:

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• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or equivalent is required.
  
• Current RN Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required.
  
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
  
• Must have Stepdown experience.
  
• Over 3.5 years of Bedside Nursing experience is required.
  
  
  
  
  By accepting employment with Southcoast, you understand that you are required to be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and COVID-19, or to request an exemption from the requirement by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination for medical or personal reasons, once hired.
  
  
  
  Southcoast Health is a community-based health delivery system with multiple access points, offering an integrated continuum of health services throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. For more than 100 years, we have provided quality, patient-focused care in a state-of-the-art environment. By uniting a single purpose and building an integrated system of services and resources, we have become one of the largest and fastest-growing health systems in Massachusetts.
  
  
  
  Together We Are More.
  
  We are committed to providing our employees in Massachusetts and Rhode Island with optimal benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees' lives.
  
  
  
  Generous Earned Time Off Package**
  Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
  Tuition Assistance**
  Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance*
  Life & AD&D insurance*
  Flexible Spending Accounts*
  403B Retirement Plan with match
  Employee Assistance Program
  Employee Discount Program
  Career Development Opportunities
  
  
  *Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.
  
  **Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours.
  Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  
  
  

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