Registered Nurse, 4 East, Neurology/Neurosurgery, 24 Hours, Nights

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

1d•$40 - $87

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible for planning, delivering, and managing direct patient care using the nursing process and following nursing practice standards. The role provides care from admission through discharge, develops and coordinates individualized care and discharge plans, and collaborates with other healthcare providers to support quality and continuity of care. The nurse also educates patients and families, administers medications and treatments, operates equipment, and assists physicians with procedures and tests as needed. The position supports nursing governance, professional development, staff education, and performance-improvement activities. It also requires compliance with departmental policies, health and safety requirements, and attendance expectations, while helping maintain a respectful and professional environment. The listed schedule is 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., 24 hours per week, with 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.
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing is highly preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted where certification, licensure, or registration is not required, if it provides proficiency in the responsibilities listed.
For Milford Regional positions: BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required within 30 days of hire.
For Milford Regional positions in select areas (Gannett, MP1, ICU, ED, Cath Lab, Endo, IR, PACU, and Float Pool): ACLS through the American Heart Association is required within six months or by the first scheduled course offering, whichever is sooner.
For Milford Regional positions in select areas (PACU and ED): PALS through the American Heart Association is required within six months or by the first scheduled course offering, whichever is sooner.
For Milford Regional Maternity positions: NRP Advanced Provider through the American Academy of Pediatrics is required within six months or by the first scheduled course offering, whichever is sooner.
For Registered Nurses employed at the Nashoba Valley Satellite Emergency Facility: ACLS and PALS or APLS are required.
For Registered Nurses employed at the Nashoba Valley Satellite Emergency Facility: Must be eligible to obtain CEN upon hire; if not certified upon hire, must obtain it within 12 months of hire or by 01/31/2029, whichever is earlier.
For Registered Nurses employed at the Nashoba Valley Satellite Emergency Facility: At least three years of experience working in a full-service hospital emergency department is required.
For Registered Nurses employed at the Nashoba Valley Satellite Emergency Facility: Must provide traditional clinical emergency services at a full-service hospital emergency department (Marlborough Campus) for at least 25% of total working hours per year.

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 in the assigned clinical setting.
Delegate tasks 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; 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.
Demonstrate respect for diverse views 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.