RN MRMC - Vascular Access - Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health•Milford, MA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse 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 nurse assesses and reassesses patients, coordinates individualized care plans including discharge planning, and directs, supervises, coordinates, and evaluates nursing care within the assigned clinical setting. Delegation must be appropriate to others’ job descriptions and competency levels. This is a per diem position at Milford Regional Medical Center in Vascular Access. Scheduled shifts may be 0645–1515, 1445–2315, or 2300–0700. The schedule includes one major summer holiday, one major winter holiday, and one full weekend per month. Hours are variable, and compensation is prorated according to scheduled weekly hours and other stated factors. The listed hiring range is $37.75–$79.52 based on a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week; a signing bonus may be available, with eligibility confirmed during the interview process.

Requirements

Current Massachusetts nursing licensure and registration.
Obtain BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 30 days of hire.
Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing.
ACLS through the American Heart Association is required in select areas (Gannett, MP1, ICU, ED, Cath Lab, Endo, IR, PACU, and Float Pool) within six months of hire or by the first scheduled course offering, whichever is sooner.
PALS through the American Heart Association is required in select areas (PACU and ED) within six months of hire or by the first scheduled course offering, whichever is sooner.
NRP Advanced Provider certification through the American Academy of Pediatrics is required in Maternity within six months of hire or by the first scheduled course offering, whichever is sooner.
Where certification, licensure, or registration is not required, an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides proficiency in the listed responsibilities may be substituted.

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 procedure.
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.