Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, University, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

8d•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 following nursing practice standards. The position 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 per diem position is scheduled for four mixed shifts per month, including one major summer holiday, one major winter holiday, and one full weekend per month. The role is an indoor position in a patient care environment and is classified as medium work. Compensation is listed as $52.50–$57.50 based on a 40-hour full-time schedule; the final offer varies with scheduled hours and other stated factors. 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 discipline of nursing.
Meet department-specific competencies, which are maintained by the department and reviewed by responsible managers.

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 in accordance with 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.
Maintain responsibility for professional growth and assist with staff education and development.
Participate in performance-improvement initiatives and apply quality-improvement practices in daily operations.
Comply with departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, and with health and safety regulations and requirements.
Attend meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
Demonstrate respect for diverse views and approaches and contribute to a professional, 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.