Registered Nurse (Surgical Practice) - Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health•Milford, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the planning, delivery and management of direct patient care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice. This role is within a Multidisciplinary Surgical Practice including Vascular, Cardiology, Pain & Anesthesia. At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver, and exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research make it the premier health system of Central Massachusetts. The organization is comprised of over 20,000 employees working together as one health system.

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.
BLS through either American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) is a requirement for every RN within 30 days of hire.
ACLS through American Heart Association (AHA) required in select areas (Gannett, MP1, ICU, ED, Cath Lab, Endo, IR, PACU, Float Pool) within 6 months or first scheduled course offering whichever is sooner.
PALS through American Heart Association (AHA) required in select areas (PACU, ED) within 6 months or first scheduled course offering whichever is sooner.
NRP Advanced Provider through American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) required in select areas (Maternity) within 6 months or first scheduled course offering whichever is sooner.

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 evaluates 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 demonstrates the use of quality improvement in daily operations.