Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, University, 36 Hours, Nights, 7p-7a

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

7d•$40 - $87•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department is responsible for planning, delivering, and managing 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 collaboratively with other healthcare providers to ensure quality and continuity of care. This position is scheduled for three 12-hour night shifts per week, approximately 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every third weekend and holiday. The role is in an indoor patient-care environment and is classified as medium work. The position is non-exempt and represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association. A $6,000 sign-on bonus may be available to eligible external new hires; rules and restrictions apply, and eligibility will be discussed during recruitment.

Requirements

Current Massachusetts nursing licensure and registration.
Current BLS certification is required for every RN unless current ACLS certification is held; applicable unit-specific certifications and competencies are also required.
Thorough knowledge of the discipline of nursing.

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 tasks 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 healthcare 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, and objectives, as well as health and safety regulations and requirements.
Attend meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
Contribute to a professional, respectful, 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.