Registered Nurse - Float Pool

Cooley Dickinson Hospital; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient care and coordinate nursing responsibilities across multiple departments. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and at least one year of medical/surgical nursing experience. Additionally, candidates must have an RN license in Massachusetts and AHA BLS certification.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in various areas including Critical Care and the Emergency Department, ensuring comprehensive patient care delivery.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of medical/surgical nursing experience required.
• Registered Nurse (RN – Massachusetts) required.
• AHA BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care through assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Direct and coordinate nursing care based on clinical standards.
• Collaborate with professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Technical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

24 hours – 7:00 am to 7:30 pm; schedule includes rotating weekends and holidays.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The Registered Nurse directs and coordinates all nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards and collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Performs duties in the following areas: Medical/Surgical Units, Emergency Department, Critical Care, Telemetry, Psychiatric Unit, Inpatient Surgical Center, and Childbirth Center. Must be able and willing to work in all departments as needed and directed.

This position is part of the Massachusetts Nurses Association Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. This position reports to the Nurse Manager/Director and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred. Cannot accept experience in lieu of a degree.

Licenses and Credentials

• Registered Nurse (RN – Massachusetts)
• AHA BLS certification required
• AHA ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire or transfer into position
• De‑escalation training required within 60 days of hire or transfer into position

Experience

One (1) year of medical/surgical nursing experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated excellent technical, interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Additional unit-specific education and experience requirements are outlined in the Addendum for each unit.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34‑66%)
• Walking Frequently (34‑66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34‑66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34‑66%) 20lbs – 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34‑66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34‑66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34‑66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34‑66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67‑100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision – Far Constantly (67‑100%)
• Vision – Near Constantly (67‑100%)
• Talking Constantly (67‑100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67‑100%)

Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.