RN, Foster Wing, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health•Leominster, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the planning, delivery, and management of direct patient care using the nursing process and adhering to nursing practice standards. Provides care from admission through discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population. The position is per diem, with hours scheduled as needed, and is based in a normal indoor patient-care environment. The RN assesses patients, coordinates individualized care and discharge planning, directs and evaluates nursing care, documents care, and provides education to patients and families. The RN collaborates with other health care providers to ensure quality and continuity of care; administers medications and treatments; operates equipment; and assists physicians with procedures and tests. The role also supports nursing governance, staff education, professional growth, and performance improvement. Standard responsibilities include compliance with departmental policies, health and safety requirements, and attendance expectations, as well as contributing to a respectful and professional environment.

Requirements

Current Massachusetts licensure and registration.
Completion of an accredited school of nursing program.
BLS certification, unless current ACLS certification is held; unit-specific certifications and competencies may also be required.
Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing.
Meet department-specific competencies, which are maintained by the department.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to plan, 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 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, 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.
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, objectives, and health and safety regulations.
Attend meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Promote professionalism, respect, tolerance, civility, and acceptance toward employees, patients, and visitors.
Perform other similar and related duties as required or directed.