Registered Nurse, Geri Medical Psych Unit, 24-32hr FLEX, Evenings

UMass Memorial Health•Clinton, MA

8d•$40 - $74•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible for planning, delivering, and managing direct patient care on the Geriatric Medical Psych Unit using the nursing process and adhering to nursing practice standards. The nurse provides care consistent with evidence-based practice, unit guidelines, hospital policies, and prescribed medical plans; assesses and documents patient status and responses to interventions; coordinates care with patients, families, and other disciplines; and supports continuity of care through clear handoffs and communication. The role also involves maintaining clinical competency, using equipment and technology safely, following infection-control and safety practices, and contributing to a supportive, respectful, and collaborative care environment. This is an evening-shift position scheduled for 32 hours per week, with hours listed as 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. The schedule includes every other weekend and every other holiday. The posting identifies the position as 24–32 hours FLEX and notes that compensation is prorated according to scheduled hours. A $10,000 sign-on bonus may be available, subject to eligibility confirmation during recruitment.

Requirements

Graduate of a recognized school of Nursing.
Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license.
Ability to provide care to patients throughout the life span, considering aging, human development stages, and cultural patterns.
Ability to provide care for an assigned group of patients according to unit guidelines and hospital policies, procedures, and protocols.
Ability to lead, guide, and motivate staff.
Ability to read, write, and speak clearly in English.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (BSN) in Nursing preferred.
Two to three years of nursing experience preferred.
Certification in a nursing specialty desired.
An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides proficiency in the listed responsibilities may be substituted for the stated education and experience requirements.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to plan, deliver, and manage patient care.
Maintain patient assignments and caseloads according to unit guidelines and standards of practice.
Communicate positively with patients and their families, and involve patients, families or significant others, and other disciplines in care decisions.
Use clinical reasoning and critical thinking to guide nursing care.
Advocate for patients and families.
Implement interventions consistent with hospital standards, the prescribed medical plan of care, and evidence-based practice.
Document assessments, plans of care, interventions, and patient responses in accordance with unit requirements.
Communicate and coordinate the plan of care to support continuity of care, including providing SBAR handoffs and planning for patient needs.
Maintain competency in managing clinical emergencies and navigate the patient medical record software and HealthAlliance Intranet.
Apply clinical skills and judgment in implementing medical and nursing plans, interventions, and procedures.
Use medication knowledge when administering drugs and monitoring patient responses.
Maintain competency with technology and equipment, and use equipment safely.
Follow infection-control and safety practices.
Act as charge nurse when requested by nursing management.
Delegate responsibilities in accordance with Massachusetts laws and practice guidelines and with consideration of others’ roles and capabilities.
Promote collaborative relationships across disciplines and departments to support quality patient care.
Work weekends, holidays, and off-shifts as required by unit staffing needs.
Support a climate of optimal patient care, collegial relationships, and professional development; remain accountable for professional practice.
Communicate professionally and effectively, including in stressful situations and when working with diverse populations.
Participate in performance improvement activities, committees, projects, and staff meetings; review meeting minutes when unable to attend.
Stay current with literature and changing practices, pursue educational and professional development, and complete required education and competencies.
Act as a preceptor when requested.
Support the hospital’s mission, vision, goals, customer-service initiative, policies, code of conduct, and safety requirements.
Maintain attendance, contribute to process improvement, work collaboratively, respect diversity, and use supplies, equipment, and time responsibly.
Perform other related duties as assigned.