Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, University, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department plans, delivers, and manages direct patient care using the nursing process and in accordance with nursing practice standards. The role provides care from admission through discharge appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population, and works with other health care providers to ensure quality and continuity of care. This per diem position has variable scheduled hours and mixed shifts. The schedule calls for four mixed shifts per month, one major summer holiday, one major winter holiday, and one full weekend per month. The hiring range is $52.50–$57.50 based on a 40-hour full-time schedule; pay for reduced schedules is prorated and the final offer may vary according to scheduled hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. A signing bonus may be available, with eligibility confirmed during the interview process.

Requirements

Current Massachusetts nursing licensure and registration.
BLS certification, unless current ACLS certification is held; unit-specific certifications and competencies may also be required.
Thorough knowledge of the nursing discipline.
Meet department-specific competencies, which are maintained and reviewed by responsible managers.
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.

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 individual plans of care, including discharge planning.
Direct, supervise, coordinate, and evaluate nursing care within the assigned clinical setting.
Delegate appropriately according to 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.
Take responsibility for professional growth and assist with staff education and development.
Participate in performance improvement initiatives and use quality improvement in daily operations.
Comply with departmental policies, procedures, objectives, and health and safety requirements.
Attend meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Promote professionalism, respect, tolerance, civility, and acceptance toward employees, patients, and visitors.
Perform other similar and related duties as required or directed.