Registered Nurse, Critical Care Float Pool, Per Diem

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

Benefits offered by this job

Potential Signing Bonus

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, Massachusetts is seeking a dedicated nurse to manage patient care from admission to discharge. Responsibilities include patient assessment, care coordination, and collaboration with healthcare providers. Candidates should possess current Massachusetts nursing licensure, expertise in nursing practices, and, preferably, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

This position offers varied 12-hour shifts, including holidays. Applicants should be prepared for a dynamic working environment focused on quality patient care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Utilize Nursing Process for patient care delivery from Admission to Discharge.
• Perform patient assessments as per standard procedures.
• Develop and coordinate individual care plans, including discharge planning.

Skills

Knowledge of Nursing Discipline

Patient Care Management

Education

Current Massachusetts Nursing Licensure and Registration

BLS Certification

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $52.50 - $57.50 (final offer may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations)

Schedule Details: Holidays - One Major Summer Holiday, One Major Winter Holiday; Days: Sunday through Saturday. Scheduled Hours: varied 12 hour shifts. Shift: 4-Mixed Shift, 12.5 hours.

Cost Center: 10020 - 0158 Critical Care Float Pool

This position may have a signing bonus available. A member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education – Required

• Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration.
• BLS is a requirement for every RN unless 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.

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.