Registered Nurse, ICU, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 47,375 - 85,287; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Possible signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Southbridge, Massachusetts, is seeking a Non-Exempt Nursing position. The role involves utilizing the nursing process for comprehensive patient care, including assessment, treatment, and coordination of care plans.

Required qualifications include current Massachusetts licensure, completion of an accredited nursing program, and BLS certification. The work environment is patient-focused with varying shifts available, and a signing bonus may be offered.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts RN license required.
• Completion of accredited nursing program.
• BLS certification required unless equivalent ACLS is present.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes nursing process for patient care.
• Monitors patient assessment and care.
• Coordinates individual care plans.
• Administers medications and treatments as directed.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Care planning

Quality improvement

Education

Current Massachusetts licensure and registration

Completion of an accredited school of nursing program

BLS certification

Job description

United States, Massachusetts, Southbridge

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $34.39 - $61.91

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

Schedule Details: Sunday through Saturday

Scheduled Hours: 6:45AM-7:15PM- 7PM-7AM

Shift: 4 - Mixed Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 0

Cost Center: 25080 - 1222 Critical Care Unit

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

Major Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 demonstrate the use of 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 or directed.
• 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 creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
• Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education

Required:

• 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 any unit specific certifications and competencies.

Experience/Skills

Required:

• Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing.

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.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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.