RN - Dept of Surgery - Somerville Per Diem **Date Posted:** 07/30/2024 **Requisition Number:** 8221 **Location:** CHA Somerville Campus **Work Days:** 8 hr shifts during clinic hours **Category:** Registered Nurse **Department:** Dept of Surgery Somerville **Job Type:** Per Diem On Call **Work Shift:** Various Shifts **Hours/Week:** 0.00 **Union:** Yes **Union Name:** MNA Somerville The CHA surgery team has highly skilled providers who help thousands of patients each year. We offer a wide range of surgical subspecialties, treating patients with many different needs – from foot care to eye surgery and nearly everything in between. Led by a team of fellowship-trained physicians, the surgery team sees patients at all three CHA Hospitals, with surgeries performed at either Cambridge or Everett Hospital. We work closely with the BIDMC Department of surgery **Summary:** The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for planning and providing patient care for patients in accordance with established Nursing Standards of Care. They demonstrate initiative, knowledge and clinical skills in caring for patients with complex needs. They effectively manage patients by assuming full responsibility for the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. **Qualifications:** Education/Training: A graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN Preferred. Licensure: MA RN Licensure required Certifications: Maintains current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS Work Experience: Two years current ambulatory nursing required. Medical Specialties experience preferred. Linguistic Capabilities: Ability to speak a second language preferred. In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment. _Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA._ _Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality._ _At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People._