Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, University, 32 Hours, Evenings, 3p-11p

UMass Memorial Health • Worcester, MA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department plans, delivers, and manages direct patient care using the nursing process and established nursing practice standards. The role includes patient assessment, development and coordination of individualized care and discharge plans, directing and evaluating nursing care, appropriate delegation, and documentation. The nurse also develops and documents education plans for patients and families; collaborates with other health care providers to ensure quality and continuity of care; administers medications and treatments; operates equipment; and assists physicians with procedures and tests as required. The position supports nursing governance, professional growth and staff development, and performance improvement activities. It is a 32-hour-per-week evening position, scheduled as four 8-hour shifts, generally 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with every other weekend and holiday. Work is indoors in a patient-care environment and is classified as 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 discipline of Nursing.
• Maintain department-specific competencies as established 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 individualized 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 health care 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.
• 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 requirements.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrate respect for diverse views 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 may be available to eligible external new hires to the UMass Memorial Health system; restrictions apply and eligibility is confirmed during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

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