Registered Nurse, 4 East, Neurology/Neurosurgery, 24 Hours, Nights

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in 4 East Neurology/Neurosurgery is responsible for planning, delivering, and managing direct patient care using the nursing process and adhering to nursing practice standards. The role involves care from admission through discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population. The position is scheduled for 24 hours per week, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., on night shifts. Weekend and holiday coverage is scheduled every third weekend and every third holiday. The role is non-exempt and represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association. A signing bonus may be available; eligibility will be confirmed during the interview process. The nurse assesses patients, coordinates individualized care and discharge plans, supervises and evaluates nursing care, documents care, and educates patients and families. The nurse collaborates with other health care providers to maintain quality and continuity of care, administers medications and treatments, operates equipment, and assists physicians with procedures and tests. The role also includes participation in nursing governance and quality improvement, professional growth, and support for staff education and development. UMass Memorial Health describes its workforce as caregivers and states that more than 20,000 employees work across the health system. Caregivers are expected to follow departmental policies and safety requirements, attend required meetings and educational events, maintain reliable attendance, and contribute to a respectful, professional, and inclusive environment.

Requirements

Current Massachusetts nursing licensure and registration.
BLS certification is required for every RN unless current ACLS certification is held, in addition to any unit-specific certifications and competencies.
Thorough knowledge of the discipline of nursing.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted for listed requirements when they provide proficiency in the areas of responsibility.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to deliver and manage patient care from admission through discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population.
Perform patient assessments and reassessments according to standard procedures.
Develop and coordinate individualized plans of care, including discharge planning.
Direct, supervise, coordinate, and evaluate nursing care within the assigned clinical setting.
Delegate appropriately in accordance with job descriptions and competency levels.
Document patient care according to standard procedures.
Develop, implement or coordinate, and document education plans for patients, families, and significant others.
Collaborate with other health care providers to ensure quality and continuity of care.
Administer medications; perform treatments and therapies; operate equipment according to policy and procedure; and assist physicians with treatments, procedures, and special tests as required or directed.
Participate in and support Nursing Governance activities.
Assume responsibility for professional growth and assist with staff education and development.
Participate in performance improvement initiatives and apply quality improvement in daily operations.
Comply with departmental policies, procedures, objectives, and health and safety regulations.
Attend meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
Respect diverse views and approaches and contribute to a professional, tolerant, civil, and accepting environment for employees, patients, and visitors.
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Perform other similar and related duties as required or directed.