Registered Nurse — ER Care & Hyperbaric Role

UMass Memorial Health; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 97,166,260 - 205,019,942; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus eligibility

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Hyperbaric RN in Massachusetts to manage direct patient care using the nursing process from admission to discharge in a specialized setting. The role requires current MA licensure, a completed nursing program, and BLS; ACLS in lieu or current, plus unit certifications, are expected.

The position involves administering medications, coordinating care with physicians and staff, and contributing to governance and quality initiatives while fostering professional

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts licensure and registration.
• Completion of an accredited school of nursing program.
• BLS is a requirement for every RN unless ACLS certification is current, in addition to unit-specific certifications.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the Nursing Process for the delivery and management of patient 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.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Nursing process

Hyperbaric therapy

Education

Massachusetts RN license

Accredited nursing program

BLS certification

ACLS current or unit-specific certifications

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Hyperbaric RN in Massachusetts to manage direct patient care using the nursing process from admission to discharge in a specialized setting. The role requires current MA licensure, a completed nursing program, and BLS; ACLS in lieu or current, plus unit certifications, are expected.

The position involves administering medications, coordinating care with physicians and staff, and contributing to governance and quality initiatives while fostering professional