Registered Nurse, South 6, 24 Hours, Nights

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 51,673 - 112,894; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a registered nurse for night shift duties in Worcester, MA. You will provide direct patient care using the nursing process, from admission through discharge, and coordinate comprehensive care plans with a focus on patient safety and outcomes.

Requirements include MA nursing licensure, BLS, and unit-specific certifications; ACLS as needed. BSN is highly preferred, with strong teamwork and documentation skills essential for daily operations.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts nursing licensure and registration.
• BLS is required for every RN unless ACLS is current, in addition to any unit-specific certifications and competencies.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the Nursing Process for patient care from admission to discharge, appropriate to patient age.
• Performs patient assessment and reassessment per standard procedure.
• Develops and coordinates individual plan of care including discharge planning.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Massachusetts nursing licensure

BLS certification

BSN preferred

Job description

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $37.51 - $81.95

Schedule Details: Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Sunday through Saturday; Weekends - Every Other Weekend

Scheduled Hours: 10:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m.

Shift: 3 – Night Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 24

Cost Center: 10010 - 0222 South 6

Union: MNA-Memorial/Hahnemann

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

Job Overview

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

I. 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 demonstrates 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.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education

Required:

• Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration.
• BLS is a requirement for every RN unless ACLS certification is current, in addition to any unit specific certifications and competencies.

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing highly preferred.

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.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

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

Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Employment

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.

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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.