Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, University, 36 Hours, Evenings, 3p-3a

UMass Memorial Health • Worcester, MA

7d • $40 - $87 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible for planning, delivering, and managing direct patient care using the nursing process and adhering to nursing practice standards. The role supports patients from admission through discharge in an emergency department setting and provides care appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population.

This position is scheduled for three 12-hour evening shifts per week, from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., with every third weekend and holiday. The work is performed indoors in a patient care environment and is considered medium physical work. The position is non-exempt and union-represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA-University).

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.

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 to 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.
• Take responsibility for 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 regulations.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Promote professionalism, respect, tolerance, civility, and acceptance toward employees, patients, and visitors.
• 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 UMMH system; rules and restrictions apply, and eligibility will be discussed during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

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