Registered Nurse, Critical Care Float Pool, University, 36 Hours, Nights

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Critical Care Float Pool is responsible for planning, delivering, and managing direct patient care using the nursing process and adhering to nursing practice standards. The position works three 12-hour night shifts per week, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., for 36 scheduled hours weekly. The schedule includes every fourth weekend and every third holiday. The role is based indoors in a patient care environment and is classified as medium work. The nurse provides care from admission through discharge, assesses patients, develops and coordinates individualized care plans and discharge planning, and supervises and evaluates nursing care within the assigned clinical setting. The nurse also documents care, provides patient and family education, collaborates with other health care providers, administers medications and treatments, operates equipment, and assists physicians with procedures and tests. The role includes participation in nursing governance and performance improvement, as well as supporting staff education and professional development. UMass Memorial Health describes all employees as caregivers and emphasizes exceptional patient care, academic excellence, leading-edge research, and a respectful and inclusive workplace. A $6,000 sign-on bonus may be available to eligible external new hires; eligibility is subject to rules and restrictions and will be discussed by Talent Acquisition.

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.
Comply with applicable health and safety regulations and requirements.
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.

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 procedure.
Develop and coordinate individual plans of care, including discharge planning.
Direct, supervise, coordinate, and evaluate nursing care in the assigned clinical setting.
Delegate appropriately according to job descriptions and competency levels.
Document patient care according to standard procedure.
Develop, implement or coordinate, and document education plans for patients, families, and significant others.
Collaborate with other health care 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 apply 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.