Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, University, 32 Hours, Evenings, 3p-11p

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 following nursing practice standards. The role provides patient care from admission through discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population, and works collaboratively with other healthcare providers to ensure quality and continuity of care. This is a 32-hour-per-week Emergency Department position with four eight-hour evening shifts, generally from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The schedule includes every other weekend and holiday. The position works indoors in a patient care environment and is classified as medium work. The hiring range is $39.89–$87.15 based on a 40-hour schedule; compensation is prorated for reduced schedules and varies with experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. External new hires may be eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, subject to rules and restrictions.

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.

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 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.
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Respect diverse views and approaches and contribute to a professional, tolerant, civil, and accepting environment for employees, patients, and visitors.
Perform other similar and related duties as required or directed.