Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, 24 Hours, Nights, 7p-7a

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 50,971 - 112,963; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a registered nurse for night shift duties in the Emergency Department. The role requires MA nursing licensure, BLS, and a strong patient-care focus. Night shifts, non-exempt status, and competitive benefits are offered.

As part of the team, you will manage patient care from admission to discharge, coordinate plans, and collaborate with physicians and other health professionals to ensure safe, quality care.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts nursing licensure and registration.
• BLS is required for every RN.
• BSN degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize nursing process from admission to discharge for patient care.
• Perform patient assessments and reassessments.
• Develop and coordinate care plans including discharge planning.
• Supervise and evaluate nursing care within the assigned setting.
• Delegate appropriately per competency and job description.
• Document patient care per procedure.
• Educate patient/family and document education plans.
• Ensure quality and continuity of care through collaboration.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient assessment

Team coordination

Medication administration

Education

Massachusetts nursing licensure

BLS certification

BSN preferred

Job description

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range

$37.51 - $81.95 (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, Sunday through Saturday. Weekends – Every Third Weekend. Shift: 3 – Night Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America). Hours: 24. Scheduled Hours: 7p-7a. 2 – 12‑hour night shifts per week, 7pm-7:30am, every 3rd weekend and holiday.

Cost Center

10020 – 2340 Emergency Room

Union

MNA-University (Massachusetts Nurses Association)

Sign-on Bonus

$6,000 Sign‑on Bonus eligible for external new hires to the UMMH system. Rules and restrictions apply – Talent Acquisition will discuss eligibility with candidates.

I. Major Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. Performs patient assessment/reassessment according to standard procedure.
3. Develops and coordinates individual plan of care including discharge planning.
4. Directs, supervises, coordinates and evaluates nursing care within assigned clinical setting.
5. Delegates appropriately to others in accordance with job description and competency level.
6. Documents patient care according to standard procedure.
7. Develops, implements/coordinates and documents Education Plan for patient/family/ significant other.
8. Ensures quality and continuity of care through collaboration with other health care providers.
9. 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.
10. Participates in and supports Nursing Governance activities.
11. Assumes responsibility for professional growth. Assists in education and development of staff.
12. Participates in performance improvement initiatives and demonstrates the use of quality improvement in daily operations.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities

1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5. 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.
6. Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education

• Required: Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration.
• BLS is a requirement for every RN unless ACLS is current, in addition to any unit specific certifications and competencies.
• 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 that provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

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

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.