Clinical Registered Nurse

UMass Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university hospital in Amherst is seeking a Clinical Registered Nurse to provide critical nursing care and patient assessments. The role involves direct patient interactions during clinic hours, requiring a Bachelor's degree in nursing and a current Massachusetts nursing license. Candidates should have strong critical thinking skills and the capacity to engage with students and promote a respectful workplace. The position offers a full-time schedule with essential personnel duties including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited BSN program and 3 years clinical experience, or associate degree and 5 years clinical experience.
• Current license to practice as a nurse in Massachusetts.
• Certified in basic CPR and willing to renew bi-annually.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and assessments for patient health concerns.
• Communicate and document patient responses to care.
• Participate in quality improvement and continuing education.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Ability to lift and transfer patients

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited BSN program

Current license to practice professional nursing in Massachusetts

Job description

Title

Clinical Registered Nurse

Executive Area

Administration and Finance

College/School/MBU

Direct Medical Care

Department

Nursing Services

Work Location

Amherst

Schedule

Full time

Work Arrangement

Onsite

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager, in collaboration with other health care providers, the Clinical Registered Nurse is responsible for the triage, assessment and patient care of illness, injury and general health concerns for all patients using University Health Services (UHS). Nursing services are provided during regular clinic hours which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Essential Functions

Responsible for age-appropriate nursing care through the nursing process. Determines the severity of the patient's problem based upon data collection and patient history and identifies the routine, urgent or emergent nature involved. This is accomplished by telephone interaction with the patient or in person (walk-in patients).

Provides nursing care, treatment, medications, and patient care plans as ordered by the provider (MD/NP/PA). Accurately and appropriately communicates and documents patient's response to care and change in patient condition.

Acquires and maintains current knowledge in nursing practice, including a working knowledge of emergency procedures, equipment, and supplies. Keeps precise problem-oriented health records. Considers factors relating to safety, effectiveness and cost in planning and delivering patient care. Uses Universal Precautions when exposed to blood and body fluids.

Adheres to policies and procedures of UHS. Including care of sexual assault patients as UHS is a designated state SANE site.

Responsible for patient education such as prevention, healthy lifestyle promotion, age-appropriate health concerns and appropriate use and access of medical services.

Other Functions

Performs other duties as assigned.

Participates in programs of quality improvement, peer review, and continuing education.

Participates In RN Clinical rotation and provides coverage for allergy/travel RN, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited BSN program and 3 years progressively responsible general clinical experience or an associate degree from an accredited nursing program and 5 years clinical experience equivalent to the BSN.

Current license to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Certified in basic CPR at hire and bi-annually renewed.

Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to lift and transfer patients.

Understands responsibilities with respect to Title IV, Clery and other compliance requirements.

Demonstrates capacity, skill, and willingness to engage students and contribute to student success.

Understands responsibilities with respect to conflicts of interest and behaves in ways consistent both the law and with the University policy.

Contributes toward creating a positive and respectful workplace defined by personal and professional competence, integrity, and collaboration.

Understands and contributes to implementation of departmental and institutional goals for achieving non-discrimination and creating a respectful, inclusive environment that is supportive of diversity.

Uses access to sensitive and / or not yet public university related information only in the performance of the responsibilities of position and exercises care to prevent unnecessary disclosure to others.

Additional Details

This position is designated as essential personnel.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a laboratory or healthcare setting and may involve exposure to chemicals or infectious diseases. Requires standing for extended periods of time and/or use of protective gear.

Work Schedule and Work Arrangement

37.5 hours per week; work schedule will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: PSSAP Grade 29