Night Shift RN: Step-Down Care Specialist

Umass-Memorial-Health-; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 4,975,000 - 8,956,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for a 12-hour night shift in the Step Down Unit. The role requires MA licensure and graduation from an accredited nursing program, with BLS mandatory and ACLS preferred.

The position involves direct patient care using the nursing process, discharge planning, and collaboration with the care team. Sign-on bonuses may be available during interview.

Qualifications

• Nursing knowledge required.
• Ability to deliver direct patient care.
• Strong communication with patients and team.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the Nursing Process for the delivery and management of patient’s care from Admission to Discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population.
• Performs patient assessment/reassessment according to standard procedure.
• Develops and coordinates individual plan of care including discharge planning.
• Directs, supervises, coordinates and evaluate nursing care within assigned clinical setting.
• Delegates appropriately to others in accordance with job description and competency level.
• Documents patient care according to standard procedure.
• Develops, implements/coordinates and documents Education Plan for patient/family/ significant other.
• Ensures quality and continuity of care through collaboration with other health care providers.
• Administers medications, performs treatments, therapies and operates equipment according to policy and procedure.
• Assists physician with treatment and procedures and special tests as required or directed.
• Participates in and supports Nursing Governance activities.
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth. Assists in education and development of staff.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient care

Communication

Education

Massachusetts RN licensure

Accredited nursing program completion

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for a 12-hour night shift in the Step Down Unit. The role requires MA licensure and graduation from an accredited nursing program, with BLS mandatory and ACLS preferred.

The position involves direct patient care using the nursing process, discharge planning, and collaboration with the care team. Sign-on bonuses may be available during interview.