Registered Nurse, Adult Psychiatric (Inpatient), Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health•Webster, MA

1d•$37 - $67

About The Position

Responsible for planning, delivering, and managing direct patient care using the nursing process and adhering to nursing practice standards. The position provides care to an adult inpatient psychiatric population, from admission through discharge, and works with patients, families, and other healthcare providers to coordinate care. The schedule varies based on unit needs and includes mixed shifts; listed schedule days include Monday through Friday and weekends.

Requirements

Current Massachusetts licensure and registration as a nurse.
Completion of an accredited school of nursing program.
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.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted where certification, licensure, or registration is not required, if it provides proficiency in the stated responsibilities.

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 an individual plan 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, and objectives, and with health and safety regulations and 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.