Registered Nurse, Clinical Decision Unit, University, 36 Hours, Days, 7a-7p

UMass Memorial Health • Worcester, MA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for planning, delivering, and managing direct patient care using the nursing process and adhering to nursing practice standards. The role provides care from admission through discharge for the appropriate developmental age of the patient population, coordinates individualized care and discharge planning, and collaborates with other health care providers to ensure quality and continuity of care. The nurse also supports patient and family education, nursing governance, staff development, and performance improvement activities.

This position is in the Clinical Decision Unit and is scheduled for 36 hours per week, working three 12-hour day shifts per week. The stated schedule is 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; the detailed schedule specifies 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Work includes every third weekend and holiday. The position works indoors in a patient care environment and is considered medium physical work.

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 nursing discipline.
• Meet department-specific competencies, which are maintained by the department and reviewed by responsible managers.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for stated requirements where certification, licensure, or registration is not required.

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 individualized plans of care, including discharge planning.
• Direct, supervise, coordinate, and evaluate nursing care within the assigned clinical setting.
• Delegate 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 health care providers to ensure quality and continuity of care.
• Administer medications; perform treatments and therapies; operate equipment according to policies and procedures; and assist physicians with treatments, procedures, and special tests as required or directed.
• Participate in and support Nursing Governance activities.
• Assume 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, objectives, and health and safety regulations.
• 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.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus eligibility for external new hires to the UMass Memorial Health system; rules and restrictions apply, and eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed