Registered Nurse, Co-Occurring Disorders Unit (CDU) - Harrington, Webster Campus - Per Diem, Various Shifts

UMass Memorial Health•Webster, MA

24d•$36 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the planning, delivery, and management of direct patient care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice. At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver, and this role plays an important part in the relentless pursuit of healing for patients, the community, and each other. The health system is a premier organization in Central Massachusetts, known for exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research.

Requirements

Current Massachusetts licensure and registration.
Completion of an accredited school of nursing program.
BLS is a requirement for every RN unless advance cardiac life support (ACLS) certification is current, in addition to any unit specific certifications and competencies.
Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing.

Nice To Haves

Certified as a CHT, CHRN or DMT within 36 months of hire (for Hyperbaric RN role).
Must complete a National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology approved hyperbaric medicine introductory course within 6 months of hire (for Hyperbaric RN role).

Responsibilities

Utilizes the Nursing Process for the delivery and management of patient’s care from Admission to Discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population.
Performs patient assessment/reassessment according to standard procedure.
Develops and coordinates individual plan of care including discharge planning.
Directs, supervises, coordinates and evaluate nursing care within assigned clinical setting.
Delegates appropriately to others in accordance with job description and competency level.
Documents patient care according to standard procedure.
Develops, implements/coordinates and documents Education Plan for patient/family/ significant other.
Ensures quality and continuity of care through collaboration with other health care providers.
Administers medications, performs treatments, therapies and operates equipment according to policy and procedure. Assists physician with treatment and procedures and special tests as required or directed.
Participates in and supports Nursing Governance activities.
Assumes responsibility for professional growth. Assists in education and development of staff.
Participates in performance improvement initiatives and demonstrate the use of quality improvement in daily operations.
Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.