Registered Nurse, Emergency Mental Health, University, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

About The Position

Responsible for planning, delivering, and managing direct patient care using the nursing process and in accordance with nursing practice standards. The role provides care from admission through discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population, and works collaboratively with other health care providers to ensure quality and continuity of care. This per diem position is in Emergency Mental Health at UMass Memorial Health. The position requires four mixed shifts per month, including one major winter and one major summer holiday. Shifts may include 7 a.m.–3 p.m., 3 p.m.–11 p.m., and 11 p.m.–7 a.m. Work is 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 discipline of nursing.
Meet department-specific competencies, which are developed and 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 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.
Maintain 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 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.