Resource RN
Company: South Shore Health
Location: Abington
Posted on: March 24, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Summary Why Join South Shore Medical Center?
•NEW NURSING RATES! If you're interested in learning more about our
new rates and the position, we currently have available, we
encourage you to apply today. •Opportunity for competitive shift
differentials •Newly enhanced triaging and improved workflow
processes designed to support our staff and patient experience.
•Flexible shifts are available & minimal holiday/weekend
requirement & onsite parking at the office •Opportunities to
explore or support different outpatient services across South Shore
Medical Center. •The opportunity to enroll in benefits 1st day of
hire with no waiting period. Job Description Learn more about South
Shore Medical Center : Meet Shiv Sehra, MD Rheumatology, VP for
South Shore Medical Center and Ambulatory Services Ambulatory
Resource Nurse Provides clinical nursing care to patients
commensurate with nursing licensure. Support the department flow
and clinical staffing. Serves as first line of escalation for
clinical staff. Escalates departmental issues as necessary.
Specialized knowledge and skills: - Able to perform all duties of
an Ambulatory Staff RN - Is knowledgeable in the workflows and
policies at South Shore Medical Center. - Supports staff training
in new initiatives. - It is responsible for the day-to-day flow
within the department. - Develop daily staff assignments based on
weekly schedule - Adjust staffing is needed to ensure coverage in
the event of sick calls and emergencies. Adjustments will be
reported to the nurse manager. - Support nursing triage staff to
ensure staff are working efficiently and escalate concerns to the
nurse manager for review. - Reports clinical, staff, and
operational concerns to direct manager. - Escalate and report on
our safety events. - Address patients walk ins for proper clinical
disposition - Communicates new workflows and policies implemented
within South Shore Medical Center. - Places self into the clinical
role working as a staff nurse with an assignment daily. - Support
onboarding of new staff by ensuring each new staff member has a
preceptor. - Completes the fridge/freezer temp check/logs. - Review
required supplies and notified facilities of needs for the
department clinic. - Complete daily code cart check and weekly POC
testing check. - Serve as lead for POC testing activities and new
workflow support. Specialized education: - Graduate of an
accredited school of nursing. - Current RN license in MA - BSN
preferred - 3-4 years of ambulatory experience - Acute care
experience required - Demonstrated flexibility, positive outlook,
and problem-solving abilities. - Meets or exceed SSH pillars of
excellence in practice. Weekend Specific Duties apply to both adult
and pediatric urgent care - Represent SSMC at the 8:30am safety
call - Hold morning huddle with staff and providers - Facilitate
proper phone system use and ensure par level staffing based on
phone volume during shift - Maintain inter-professional
communication with call center staff - Escalate operational and /
or staffing concerns to Administrator on Duty - Report/Aid in
handling building issues - Provide support to all departments
operating on weekends (adult/pedi) - Ensure all messages and
results have been handled at the end of the day
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