Registered Nurse. 7 ICU, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 72,324 - 79,212; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus may be available

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to manage patient care from admission to discharge, ensuring comprehensive nursing processes are implemented. The ideal candidate holds a current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and possesses thorough knowledge of nursing practices.

The role involves responsibilities such as patient assessment, care planning, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare providers. A competitive hiring range of $52.50 - $57.50 per hour is offered, with the potential for a signing bonus.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration.
• BLS is a requirement for every RN unless ACLS certification is current.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the Nursing Process for patient care management.
• Develops and coordinates individual plans of care.
• Administers medications and performs treatments.

Skills

Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing

BLS or ACLS certification

Education

Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing

Job description

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $52.50 - $57.50

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details: Holidays - Every Third Holiday, Monday through Friday; Weekends - One Full Weekend a Month

Scheduled Hours: varies

Shift: 4 - Mixed Shift, 12.5 Hours (United States of America)

Cost Center: 10020 - 1226 Nursing 7 ICU

Signing Bonus: May be available; member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during interview process.

I. Major 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 evaluates 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.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives and demonstrates the use of quality improvement in daily operations.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities

• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
• Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
• Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

II. Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education: Required

• Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration.
• BLS is a requirement for every RN unless advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification is current, in addition to any unit specific certifications and competencies.

License/Certification/Education: Preferred

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing highly preferred.

Experience/Skills: Required

• Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

Work is considered medium. Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.

Schedule Details: 4 - 12 hour mixed shifts per month; 7am - 7:30pm or 7pm - 7:30am; 1 major winter and summer holiday.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.