Registered Nurse, Acute Care Float Pool, Per Diem
About The Position
Responsible for planning, delivering, and managing direct patient care using the nursing process and adhering to nursing practice standards. The role provides care from admission through discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population, and works collaboratively with other health care providers to ensure quality and continuity of care. The position is in the Acute Care Float Pool and may work any shift. Scheduling includes holidays, weekdays, weekends, and one full weekend per month. The listed hiring range is $52.50–$57.50 based on a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week; compensation for part-time or reduced schedules is prorated based on scheduled hours and other stated factors. A signing bonus may be available, with eligibility confirmed during the interview process. The role also supports staff education and development, nursing governance, and performance improvement. Work is considered medium and takes place indoors in a patient care environment.
Requirements
- Current Massachusetts nursing licensure and registration.
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 30 days of hire.
- ACLS certification through the American Heart Association within 6 months or by the first scheduled course offering, whichever is sooner, for Float Pool and other specified areas.
- Thorough knowledge of the discipline of nursing.
- Comply with applicable department-specific competencies and demonstrate proficiency in the responsibilities listed.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing is highly preferred.
- PALS certification through the American Heart Association within 6 months or by the first scheduled course offering, whichever is sooner, in specified areas (PACU and ED).
- NRP Advanced Provider certification through the American Academy of Pediatrics within 6 months or by the first scheduled course offering, whichever is sooner, in Maternity.
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 procedure.
- Develop and coordinate individual 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 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; 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 applicable health and safety regulations.
- Attend meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
- 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.
- Perform other similar and related duties as required or directed.
Benefits
- A signing bonus may be available; eligibility will be confirmed during the interview process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
