Registered Nurse, Nashoba Valley, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health • Marlborough, MA

5d • 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 provides care from admission through discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population, and collaborates with other healthcare providers to support quality and continuity of care. The position is per diem, with variable hours, in the Emergency Room at Nashoba Valley. The schedule includes mixed 12-hour shifts, one major summer holiday, one major winter holiday, and one full weekend per month.

Requirements

• Current Massachusetts nursing licensure and registration.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 30 days of hire; current ACLS certification may satisfy the stated BLS requirement for RNs, subject to unit-specific requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of the discipline of nursing.
• ACLS through the American Heart Association is required in select areas, including the Emergency Department, within 6 months of hire or by the first scheduled course offering, whichever is sooner.
• PALS through the American Heart Association is required in select areas, including the Emergency Department, within 6 months of hire or by the first scheduled course offering, whichever is sooner.

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; and operate equipment according to policy and procedure.
• 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 regulations.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Respect diverse views and approaches and contribute to a professional, tolerant, civil, and accepting environment.
• Perform other similar and related duties as required or directed.

Benefits

• A signing bonus may be available; eligibility will be confirmed by a member of the Recruitment Team during the interview process.

What This Job Offers

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