Registered Nurse - Inpatient Surgical Center

$5,000 Sign On Bonus, payable after your first 90 days of employment!!With a commitment to putting more Registered Nurses at the bedside, we are making it easier for you to be the nurse you aspire to be!We are committed to ensuring staffing that promotes high-quality care, patient safety, access for patients, growth, and a positive and healthy practice environment.

This role, along with other newly created positions, provides additional Registered Nurses at the bedside, giving you more quality time with your patients.

About UsWith energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886.

Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley.

Cooley Dickinson's VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.

Accolades and RecognitionOur staff has been consistently recognized for the quality of care and commitment to patient safety provided on a daily basis.

Some of these awards include : * Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 5-star rating* The American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) Beacon Award for Excellence* Human Rights Campaign Foundation LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation* The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) awarded a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA)* Baby-Friendly USA designated Baby-Friendly HospitalOur BenefitsIn addition to competitive pay, all Cooley Dickinson employees who work 20 hours or more per week have access to the following benefits with no waiting period : * a range of health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance benefits* a generous and flexible Earned Time Off program starting at six weeks accrual per year* 403(b) retirement plan with various investment options* opportunities and support for continued education including tuition reimbursementThe Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

The Registered Nurse directs and coordinates all nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards and collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

As an integral member of our Nursing Team, the successful RN candidate will be focused on patient advocacy and delivering the highest quality of care to all patients.

Working in a fast-paced environment that demands excellence every day, you will provide exceptional pre- and post-operative nursing care to our patients and their families in the inpatient care setting.

This position is part of the Massachusetts Nurses Association Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.This position reports to the Nurse Manager / Director and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required; BSN preferred* Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse (RN) required* BLS certification required* Previous inpatient surgical nursing strongly preferred* EPIC knowledge preferred* Strong patient centered approach with emphasis on providing exemplary customer service required* Demonstrated excellent technical, interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills required* Meticulous attention to detail required* Self-motivated and proactive;

a team player who knows how to think critically in a fast-paced, challenging environment* Active participation in process improvement and seeking solutions to problems* Additional unit-specific education and experience requirements are outlined in the Addendum for each unit.