RN, Foster Wing, 24hr, Days

UMass Memorial Health•Leominster, MA

3d•$40 - $74

About The Position

Responsible for the planning, delivery, and management of direct patient care using the nursing process and adhering to nursing practice standards. The RN 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 a patient care environment and requires the RN to assess patients, develop and coordinate individualized care and discharge plans, supervise and evaluate nursing care, administer medications and treatments, operate equipment, document care, and educate patients and families. The RN also supports nursing governance, staff education, professional growth, and quality improvement activities. This is a 24-hour-per-week position with a day shift schedule of 0700–1930. The schedule includes every third weekend and every third holiday. The position is non-exempt and represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association. The hiring range is $39.54–$74.06, based on a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week; compensation is prorated for reduced schedules. A signing bonus may be available, with eligibility confirmed during the interview process.

Requirements

Current Massachusetts nursing licensure and registration.
Current 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 and competency measurements maintained by the department.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for requirements when certification, licensure, or registration is not required.

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 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 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 regulations.
Attend meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Respect diverse views and approaches and contribute to a professional, tolerant, civil, and accepting environment for employees, patients, and visitors.
Perform other similar and related duties as required or directed.