Clinical Registered Nurse

University of Massachusetts Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks a Clinical Registered Nurse to provide triage, assessment, and patient care for a diverse patient population at UHS, under the Clinical Nurse Manager. This role emphasizes safe, evidence‑based nursing practice within a team of health care professionals.

This full‑time, onsite position may require evening, weekend and holiday hours; ongoing education and adherence to policies support high‑quality patient care and a respectful, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required or an associate degree with substantial clinical experience.
• Current license to practice professional nursing in Massachusetts.
• CPR certification at hire and bi-annual renewal.
• Ability to perform nursing assessments and triage with sound clinical judgment.
• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide triage, assessment and nursing care for illness, injuries and health concerns.
• Document patient responses and changes in condition; communicate with providers.
• Maintain current nursing knowledge and adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Educate patients on prevention, healthy lifestyles and appropriate service use.
• Support quality improvement activities and participate in ongoing education.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Lift and transfer patients

Patient education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)

Associate degree in Nursing + 5 years experience

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 and 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.

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

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 related duties as assigned or required to meet Department, Executive Area / Division, and University goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited BSN program and 3 (three) 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.

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

Work schedule includes evenings, weekends and holidays.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: PSSAP Grade 29
Professional Staff Hiring Ranges available.

This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.