Registered Nurse, Med Surg Unit, 36hr, Nights

UMass Memorial Health•Southbridge, MA

6d•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 provides care to patients from admission through discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population, in an adult acute care setting. The position is scheduled for 36 hours, with 12-hour night shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and work every third weekend and every third holiday. The nurse assesses patients, develops and coordinates individualized plans of care and discharge plans, directs and evaluates nursing care, delegates appropriately, and documents care. The role includes educating patients and families, collaborating with other health care providers, administering medications and treatments, operating equipment, and assisting physicians with procedures and tests. The nurse also participates in nursing governance and quality improvement, supports staff education and development, and maintains professional growth. The position requires compliance with departmental policies, safety requirements, and attendance expectations, as well as contributing to a professional and respectful environment. Work is considered medium and takes place indoors in a normal patient care environment.

Requirements

Current Massachusetts licensure and registration.
Completion of an accredited school of nursing program.
Current BLS certification, unless current advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification is held; unit-specific certifications and competencies may also be required.
Thorough knowledge of the discipline of nursing.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to 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 tasks 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 health care providers to ensure quality and continuity of care.
Administer medications; perform treatments and therapies; and operate equipment according to policies and procedures.
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 and perform other similar duties as required or directed.