Full-Time

RN-Staff Nurse Primary Care

Updated on 9/4/2026

Deadline 8/28/27
Southcoast Health

Southcoast Health

1,001-5,000 employees

Not-for-profit health system delivering integrated care

Compensation Overview

$33.94 - $55.77/hr

Swansea, MA, USA

In Person

24 hours per week on day shifts with rotating start times.

Bachelor's

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
ACLS
Basic Life Support (BLS)

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Requirements
  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Current registered nurse licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and/or Rhode Island is required.
  • Basic Life Support certification is required.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support may be required based on practice or department specialty.
  • Three to five years of specific experience may be required based on practice or department specialty.
  • The employee must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or obtain an approved medical or personal exemption by signing the required statement.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate nursing care for patients.
  • Participate in patient and family teaching.
  • Provide clinical leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient-team personnel to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.
  • Provide care appropriate to the age group of patients regularly served.
Desired Qualifications
  • One to three years of related experience is preferred.
  • Previous medical office experience is desirable.
  • Experience working with an electronic health record is highly desirable.

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Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New Bedford, Massachusetts

Founded

1996

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What believers are saying

  • Southcoast reported June 2026 operating revenue of $430.6 million despite tougher pricing pressure.
  • February 2026 provider hiring added obstetrics, cardiology, endocrinology, and addiction medicine capacity.
  • OBHG launched Charlton Memorial’s first 1.0 OB triage model, targeting January 2026 coverage.

What critics are saying

  • Southcoast posted a $22.9 million Q1 2026 operating loss as expenses outran revenue.
  • St. Luke’s nurses picketed September 19, 2025 over staffing and pay, pressuring 2026 contracts.
  • If Medicare and Medicaid rates stay squeezed, Southcoast’s labor-heavy model becomes structurally untenable by 2027.

What makes Southcoast Health unique

  • Only maternity provider locally, anchoring Southcoast’s referral moat across southeastern Massachusetts.
  • USFHP expanded March 3, 2026 to 160 more primary-care providers and three hospitals.
  • Southcoast added 16 providers in 2026, sustaining specialty depth at Charlton, St. Luke’s, and Tobey.

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Benefits

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

Employee Wellbeing Program

Generous Earned Time Off Package

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Stock Options

Company Equity

Conference Attendance Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Professional Development Budget

Professional Certification Support

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Mentorship Program

Other