Registered Nurse, Pediatric Emergency Department, University, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for planning, delivering, and managing direct patient care using the nursing process and adhering to nursing practice standards in the Pediatric Emergency Department. Care is provided from admission through discharge and is appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population. The role includes assessment, care planning, coordination, documentation, medication administration, treatments, therapies, equipment operation, and collaboration with other health care providers. The nurse also supports patient and family education, nursing governance, staff development, and quality improvement activities. This is a per diem position requiring four 12-hour mixed shifts per month, scheduled from either 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The schedule includes one major winter holiday and one major summer holiday. Work is indoors in a patient-care environment and is considered medium in physical demand.

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.
Ability to meet department-specific competencies, which are maintained by the department.

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 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 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.
Respect diverse views and approaches and contribute to a professional, tolerant, civil, and accepting environment for employees, patients, and visitors.