Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, University, 24 Hours, Nights, 7p-7a

UMass Memorial Health • Worcester, MA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible for planning, delivering, and managing direct patient care using the nursing process and following nursing practice standards. The role provides care from admission through discharge, develops and coordinates patient-specific care and education plans, and collaborates with other healthcare providers to ensure quality and continuity of care. The nurse also administers medications and treatments, operates equipment, assists physicians with procedures, and contributes to nursing governance, staff development, and quality improvement.

This is a 24-hour-per-week emergency department position with two 12-hour night shifts each week, generally 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The schedule includes every third weekend and holiday. Work takes place indoors in a patient-care environment and is classified as medium physical work. The hiring range is $39.89–$87.15, based on a 40-hour full-time schedule; part-time compensation is prorated and the final offer depends on scheduled hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. A $6,000 sign-on bonus may be available to eligible external new hires; restrictions apply and eligibility is 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.
• Meet department-specific competencies, which are maintained by the department and reviewed with position incumbents.

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 in the assigned clinical setting.
• Delegate tasks 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 professional growth and assist with staff education and development.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and apply quality improvement in daily operations.
• Comply with departmental policies, procedures, objectives, and health and safety requirements.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance; perform other similar and related duties as required or directed.
• Respect diverse views and approaches and contribute to a professional, tolerant, civil, and accepting environment for employees, patients, and visitors.

Benefits

• A $6,000 sign-on bonus may be available to eligible external new hires; rules and restrictions apply and eligibility is confirmed during the interview process.

What This Job Offers

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