Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, University, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

1d•$53 - $58•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 standards of nursing practice. The role provides care from admission through discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population, and works collaboratively with other health care providers to ensure quality and continuity of care. This per diem position is scheduled for four mixed shifts per month, with one major winter holiday, one major summer holiday, and one full weekend per month. The work is indoors in a patient care environment and is considered medium physical work. The listed hiring range is $52.50–$57.50, based on a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week; compensation for reduced schedules is prorated. A signing bonus may be available, with eligibility confirmed during the interview process.

Requirements

Current Massachusetts nursing licensure and registration.
BLS certification is required for every RN unless current ACLS certification is held; unit-specific certifications and competencies may also be 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 to 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 in the assigned clinical setting.
Delegate appropriately according to job descriptions and competency levels.
Document patient care according to standard procedure.
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 and perform treatments, therapies, and equipment operation according to policy and procedure; 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 requirements.
Attend meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Promote professionalism, tolerance, civility, acceptance, and respect toward employees, patients, and visitors.
Perform other similar and related duties as required or directed.