Nurse Resident, 6 West, Medical Surgical Neurology, 36 hours, Day/Night Rotation
The Nurse Resident role at Confidential Client is an entry-level nursing position focused on delivering safe, compassionate, and culturally competent care to patients in the Medical Surgical Neurology unit. The position involves participating in a structured Nurse Residency Program to develop clinical judgment, leadership, and evidence-based nursing skills under supervision, while fostering professional relationships and advocating for patient and family health.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This entry-level Nurse Resident role supports patient care on a medical-surgical neurology unit. You will provide direct bedside care under RN supervision while participating in a structured Nurse Residency Program during your first year.
- Provide safe, patient-centered care using the nursing process and unit-specific competencies
- Perform systematic assessments of patients and families and develop culturally competent plans of care
- Administer medications and treatments under supervision and evaluate patient responses
- Deliver age-appropriate care and patient/family education
- Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members and direct assistive personnel as appropriate
- Participate in ongoing learning, competency validation, and evidence-based practice activities
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Demonstrate clinical judgment and decision-making consistent with scope and level of training
- Maintain clear, respectful communication with patients, families, nurses, physicians, and other colleagues
- Follow unit policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements; support readiness and compliance activities
- Uphold standards of quality, safety, confidentiality, and professional behavior
- Participate in mandatory education, emergency skills training, and residency program activities
- Contribute to quality improvement projects and department goals
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate of a state‑approved or accredited School of Nursing
- Current license to practice professional nursing from the Massachusetts Board of Registration — graduating students must provide NCLEX registration documentation when eligible
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- 0–1 years related work experience (entry-level welcome)
- Basic computer skills; ability to navigate web-based applications
Skills & Abilities
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to clinical practice and to adapt plans of care based on patient response
- Commitment to lifelong learning and evidence-based practice
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and act as a patient advocate
Schedule & Compensation
- Schedule: 36 hours per week; Day/Night rotation
- Location: Burlington, MA
- Pay Range: $37.00 per hour (base hourly range the organization reasonably expects to pay at this time). Actual pay may vary based on experience, shift differentials, premiums, and other factors permitted by law.
Organizational Requirements & Policies
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to client policies and standards of behavior
- Participate in required training, mandatory education, and department initiatives
- As a healthcare organization policy, the client requires influenza (flu) vaccination as a condition of employment (subject to legally protected exemptions)
Why Apply via Careertakes
- Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform — applying here connects you directly with the confidential client and may surface additional matched opportunities
- Structured Nurse Residency support during your first year to accelerate clinical skill development
- Work in a multidisciplinary environment focused on compassionate, evidence-based care
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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