Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, University, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

16d•$53 - $58

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 adhering to nursing practice standards. The role applies the nursing process throughout a patient’s stay, from admission to discharge, and provides care appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population. It is a per diem position with mixed 12-hour shifts, including one major summer holiday, one major winter holiday, and one full weekend per month. The posting lists four mixed shifts per month. The position works indoors in a patient-care environment and is considered medium work. The hiring range is $52.50–$57.50 based on a 40-hour-per-week schedule; compensation for reduced schedules is prorated and may vary based on scheduled hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. A signing bonus may be available, with eligibility confirmed during the interview process.

Requirements

Current Massachusetts nursing license and registration.
Current BLS certification, unless current ACLS certification is held; unit-specific certifications and competencies may also be required.
Thorough knowledge of the discipline of nursing.
Ability to meet department-specific competencies maintained by the department.

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.
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, and objectives, and with 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.