Registered Nurse – Day Shift, Direct Patient Care

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care per the nursing process from admission to discharge. Responsibilities include assessments, discharge planning, care coordination, medication administration, and patient/family education.

Current MA nursing licensure with active BLS; ACLS preferred for some units. A signing bonus may be available; scheduling is 40 hours/week, on day shift with 8-hour blocks.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the Nursing Process for patient care from Admission to Discharge.
• Performs patient assessment/reassessment according to standard procedure.
• Develops and coordinates plan of care including discharge planning.
• Directs, supervises, coordinates and evaluates nursing care within the assigned clinical setting.
• Delegates appropriately according to job description and competency level.
• Documents patient care according to standard procedure.
• Develops and documents Education Plan for patient and family.
• Ensures quality and continuity of care through collaboration with other health care providers.
• Administers medications and performs treatments and procedures per policy; assists physician as required.
• Participates in Nursing Governance activities.
• Assists in education and development of staff.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives and uses quality improvement daily.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care per the nursing process from admission to discharge. Responsibilities include assessments, discharge planning, care coordination, medication administration, and patient/family education.

Current MA nursing licensure with active BLS; ACLS preferred for some units. A signing bonus may be available; scheduling is 40 hours/week, on day shift with 8-hour blocks.