Registered Nurse Observation Unit

Baystate Health • Springfield, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Baystate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Observation Unit at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. The unit cares for outpatient and observation patients admitted from the Emergency Department for short stays of 24 hours or less. Patients have a variety of diagnoses, including chest pain, asthma, syncope, anemia, back pain, deep vein thrombosis, and heart failure.

The Registered Nurse provides care in accordance with expected standards, taking into account patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, spiritual, safety, and age-related needs. The nurse is responsible for the patient’s plan of care and accountable for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role includes providing direct patient care in collaboration with other healthcare team members, maintaining current nursing knowledge and technical skills, and complying with regulatory and accrediting standards.

This is a full-time night-shift position, scheduled for 36 hours, with every-other-weekend and rotating-holiday requirements. The role requires a Massachusetts registered nurse license and current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification. An ADN or nursing diploma is required; a BSN is preferred. At least one year of RN experience is required.

Requirements

• Successfully pass the Board of Registration in Nursing Examination and hold a current registered nurse license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification; listed certification is Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.
• ADN or a diploma in nursing required.
• Minimum one year of RN experience.
• Able to work nights, every other weekend, and rotating holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care according to expected standards and patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, spiritual, safety, and age-appropriate needs.
• Assume responsibility for the patient’s plan of care and make accountable decisions regarding assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Provide direct patient care in collaboration with other healthcare team members.
• Maintain current knowledge and technical skills for nursing procedures as defined by the nursing specialty organization.
• Comply with applicable regulatory and accrediting standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans, subject to eligibility.
• Tuition assistance, continuing education units (CEUs), and professional development opportunities.
• Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
• Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
• Retirement savings and employer match.
• Generous paid time off for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree