Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, 24hrs 7p-7:30a

UMass Memorial Health•Leominster, MA

13d•$40 - $74

About The Position

Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. NEW, increased hourly rates! $9K sign on bonus! A member of the talent acquisition team will provides details on eligibility during the interview process. HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital is part of the UMass Memorial Health Care system. Serving northern central Massachusetts, we are committed to improving the health of people through excellence in care and comprehensive health services. By exploring careers with us, you are committed to giving your best to our patients, our community and everyone working on our HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital Care Team. Whatever your career choice, know that at HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital you can make a difference. GENERAL SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse is responsible for the planning, delivery and management of direct patient care using the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice within a specific unit or clinical area.

Requirements

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging process, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
Ability to provide care for a designated group of patients according to the unit guidelines and hospital policies, procedures and protocols.
Ability to lead, guide and motivate staff.
Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English.
EDUCATION: Must be a graduate of a recognized school of Nursing
EXPERIENCE: 2-3 years of Nursing experience preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above, may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements .
LICENSES, ETC.: Must have a current Massachusetts Registered Nurse License.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s degree (BSN) in Nursing is preferred.
Certification in a nursing specialty desired

Responsibilities

Utilizes the nursing process for the delivery and management of patient’s care.
Maintains assignment of patients and caseload according to unit guidelines and established standards of practice.
Uses positive customer service skills when communicating with patient and patient’s family.
Utilizes clinical reasoning and critical thinking.
Involves patient, family/significant others and other disciplines in decision making related to the patient’s plan of care.
Serves as a patient and family advocate.
Implements interventions consistent with hospital standards of practice and prescribed medical plan of care and evidence based practice .
Documents the patient assessment, plan of care, and response to intervention.
Meets all unit documentation standards.
Communicates and coordinates the patient’s plan of care to ensure continuity of care.
Maintains competency in management of clinical emergencies.
Provides complete communications in SBAR format (Situation, background, assessment, recommendations) to relieving staff members and demonstrates advanced planning for the patient.
Navigates through the critical elements of the patient medical record software and HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital Intranet.