Registered Nurse, Float Pool, Per diem

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

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, Massachusetts is seeking a Registered Nurse to utilize the Nursing Process for patient care delivery. This role involves developing care plans and collaborating with health care providers to ensure quality care.

The ideal candidate must possess current Massachusetts nursing licensure and is encouraged to have a BSN. The position includes mixed shifts, offering flexible scheduling options.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts nursing licensure and registration.
• BLS required for every RN unless ACLS is current, plus unit-specific certifications and competencies.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the Nursing Process to deliver patient care.
• Develops and coordinates individual care plans including discharge planning.
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth and participates in performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Thorough knowledge of the discipline of nursing

Unit-specific certifications and competencies

Education

Current Massachusetts nursing licensure and registration

BSN highly preferred

Job description

Job Details

• Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
• Hiring Range: $52.50 - $57.50
• Schedule Details: Holidays – One Major Summer Holiday, One Major Winter Holiday; Weekends – One full weekend per month
• Scheduled Hours: varies
• Shift: 4 – Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (U.S.)

Note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the Nursing Process to deliver and manage patient care from admission to discharge, appropriate to developmental age.
• Performs patient assessment and reassessment according to standard procedures.
• Develops and coordinates individual care plans 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 and documents education plans 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; assists physician with treatment, procedures and special tests as required.
• 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 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.
• 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 a professional, tolerant, civil and accepting environment.
• Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts nursing licensure and registration.
• BLS required for every RN unless ACLS is current, plus unit-specific certifications and competencies.
• BSN highly preferred.

Experience & Skills

• Thorough knowledge of the discipline of nursing.
• Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Licensing & Certifications

• Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration.
• BLS within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS within 6 months or first scheduled course in select areas.
• PALS within 6 months or first scheduled course in select areas.
• NRP Advanced Provider within 6 months or first scheduled course in select areas.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

Work is considered medium. Position requires indoor patient care environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Accommodation for Disabilities

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.