RN - Emergency Department

Mass General Brigham•Northampton, MA

12d•$42 - $73•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse delivers patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN directs and coordinates nursing care according to established clinical nursing practice standards and collaborates with other professional disciplines to support effective care delivery and desired patient outcomes. In the Emergency Department, the Emergency Nurse cares for patients with urgent or critical illnesses, those requiring emergency care, and those seeking treatment for non-urgent concerns. The nurse triages patients according to care requirements, continually assesses their condition, provides immediate interventions, and delivers discharge teaching. The position is part of the Massachusetts Nurses Association Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital and reports to the Nurse Manager/Director, operating under established organizational and departmental policies and procedures. The role is onsite at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. The stated shift is 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays, and the schedule is 36 hours per week.

Requirements

Other Certificate/Diploma in Nursing required; a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred. Experience cannot be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Current Registered Nurse license in Massachusetts required.
Basic Life Support certification required.
ACLS certification required within 3 months of hire or transfer into the department.
De-escalation certification required within 60 days of hire or transfer into the department.
PALS or ENPC certification required within 6 months of hire or transfer into the department.
Critical Care RN and/or Emergency RN experience required.
Excellent technical, interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills required.
Additional unit-specific education and experience requirements may apply as outlined in the unit Addendum.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Direct and coordinate nursing care in accordance with established clinical nursing practice standards.
Collaborate with other professional disciplines to provide effective and efficient care and achieve desired patient outcomes.
Provide emergency nursing care to patients with urgent or critical illnesses, patients requiring emergency care, and patients seeking non-urgent treatment.
Triage patients according to their care requirements.
Provide ongoing assessment of patients' conditions, immediate interventions, and discharge teaching.