Registered Nurse, Geri Medical Psych Unit, Per Diem

Hahhh; Clinton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for their Geri Medical Psych Unit. This per diem position offers the opportunity to provide exceptional patient care in a collaborative environment. You will utilize your nursing skills to assess, plan, and deliver care tailored to the needs of patients, ensuring quality and continuity throughout their treatment journey. With a focus on professional growth and teamwork, this role invites you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while working alongside a passionate healthcare team. Join a community that values respect, diversity, and excellence in care.

Benefits

Signing Bonus

Flexible Schedule

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have current Massachusetts RN licensure and complete accredited nursing program.
• BLS certification required unless ACLS is current.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and managing direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Administers medications and performs treatments according to policies.

Skills

Nursing Process

Patient Assessment

Care Coordination

Medication Administration

Quality Improvement

Education

Current Massachusetts Licensure

Accredited Nursing Program

BLS Certification

Job description

Registered Nurse, Geri Medical Psych Unit, Per Diem

Apply remote type On-site (100% Onsite)

locations Clinton, MA

time type Part time

posted on Posted Yesterday

job requisition id R25104007

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule Details: Holidays - One Major Summer Holiday, Holidays - One Major Winter Holiday

Scheduled Hours: mixed 8-hour shifts

Shift: 4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Cost Center: 24070 - 0610 Psych Ip Geriatric

Union: MNA-HealthAlliance Clinton (Massachusetts Nurses Association)

This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve.

Responsible for the planning, delivery, and management of direct patient care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice.

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.
10. Assists physician with treatment and procedures and special tests as required or directed.
11. Participates in and supports Nursing Governance activities.
12. Assumes responsibility for professional growth.
13. Assists in education and development of staff.
14. 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.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

1. Current Massachusetts licensure and registration.
2. Completion of an accredited school of nursing program.
3. BLS is a requirement for every RN unless advance cardiac life support (ACLS) certification is current, in addition to any unit-specific certifications and competencies.

Experience/Skills:

1. Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing.
2. Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
3. Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:

Work is considered medium. Position requires work indoors in a normal 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.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community, and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player, and Be Kind.

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.

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.

About Us

Who is a caregiver? It’s not just the person who delivers the care. It’s all the people who make it work … and make it better. Caregivers give everything that helps patients heal, from expertise to extra attention. They give clean, comfortable rooms. Fast, accurate answers. And an easier, less stressful experience. They give warm, reassuring smiles, and helping hands.

We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, our community, and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.