RN, Foster Wing, 24hr, Nights, 7p-7a

UMass Memorial Health•Leominster, MA

3d•$40 - $74•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for planning, delivering, and managing direct patient care using the nursing process and adhering to nursing practice standards. The RN provides care from admission through discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population, and works in an indoor patient-care environment. This position is scheduled for 24 hours per week on a 12-hour night shift, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with work every third weekend and every third holiday.

Requirements

Current Massachusetts nursing licensure and registration.
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.

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 individualized 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 regulations.
Attend meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
Demonstrate respect for diverse views and approaches and contribute to a professional, tolerant, civil, and accepting environment for employees, patients, and visitors.
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Perform other similar and related duties as required or directed.