Registered Nurse, Nashoba Valley, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health•Groton, MA

6d•$47 - $78

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. This per diem position is in the Emergency Room at Nashoba Valley, with variable hours and a mixed 12-hour shift schedule. The schedule includes one major summer holiday, one major winter holiday, and one full weekend per month. The nurse provides and coordinates patient care from admission through discharge, conducts assessments, develops care and discharge plans, supervises and delegates care appropriately, and documents care and patient/family education. The role also involves administering medications and treatments, operating equipment, assisting physicians, collaborating with other providers, participating in nursing governance and quality improvement, and supporting staff education and professional growth. The position is considered medium physical work and is performed indoors in a patient care environment. Compensation is listed as $47.05–$78.34 based on a 40-hour full-time schedule; the final offer varies with scheduled hours and other factors. A signing bonus may be available, with eligibility confirmed during the interview process.

Requirements

Current Massachusetts nursing licensure and registration.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 30 days of hire; current ACLS certification may satisfy the general BLS requirement, subject to unit-specific requirements.
Thorough knowledge of the discipline of nursing.
ACLS through the American Heart Association is required in select areas, including the Emergency Department, within 6 months or by the first scheduled course offering, whichever is sooner.
PALS through the American Heart Association is required in select areas, including the Emergency Department, within 6 months or by the first scheduled course offering, whichever is sooner.

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 health care 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.
Assume 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, and objectives; attend required or directed meetings, conferences, and seminars; and comply with health and safety regulations.
Demonstrate respect for diverse views and approaches and help maintain a professional, tolerant, civil, and accepting environment for employees, patients, and visitors.
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and perform other similar or related duties as required or directed.