Registered Nurse, BMTU, 36 Hours, Nights

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

1d•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 covers patient care from admission through discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population, and involves coordinating care with patients, families, and other healthcare providers. The nurse administers medications and treatments, performs therapies, and operates equipment in accordance with policy and procedure. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on a 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. night shift, with every third weekend and every third holiday scheduled. The role also includes participation in nursing governance and performance improvement, support for staff education and development, and responsibility for ongoing professional growth. The position works indoors in a patient-care environment and is classified as medium work. A signing bonus may be available; eligibility will be confirmed during the interview process.

Requirements

Current Massachusetts nursing licensure and registration.
BLS certification is required for every RN unless current ACLS certification is held, in addition to any unit-specific certifications and competencies.
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 according to 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.
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.
Perform other similar and related duties as required or directed.
Respect diverse views and approaches and contribute to a professional, tolerant, civil, and accepting environment for employees, patients, and visitors.