Registered Nurse, Float Pool, 24hrs, Days, 7a-7:30p
About The Position
This position is for a Registered Nurse in the Float Pool, working 24 hours per week on day shifts (7a-7:30p). The role involves delivering and managing patient care using the Nursing Process, performing assessments, developing care plans, and coordinating with other healthcare providers. The nurse will also administer medications, operate equipment, and participate in educational initiatives and performance improvement activities. UMass Memorial Health emphasizes that everyone is a caregiver and highlights its commitment to exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and research. The health system comprises over 20,000 employees working together to provide healing for patients, the community, and each other.
Requirements
- Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration.
- 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
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing highly preferred.
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.
Benefits
- Signing bonus available (eligibility confirmed during interview process)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
