RN - Emergency Department

Cooley Dickinson Hospital; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. in Northampton, MA is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department to provide patient care using the nursing process. This position operates on a rotating night shift from 7:00pm to 7:30am, with weekends and holidays rotations.

The RN will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, follow clinical standards, and participate in ongoing professional development within the Mass General Brigham system.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Massachusetts
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required within 3 months of hire/transfer
• De-escalation certification required within 60 days
• PALS or ENPC certification required within 6 months

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care through the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Coordinate all nursing care with other professionals to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Triage patients and provide ongoing assessment, interventions and discharge teaching.

Skills

Critical Care nursing

Emergency nursing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing Diploma/Certificate

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Shift: 7:00pm - 7:30am; 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.

The Emergency Nurse provides care to patients with urgent or critical illness, patients requiring emergency care and patients seeking treatment for non-urgent care. The Emergency Nurse triages patients according to care requirements and provides ongoing assessment of their condition, immediate interventions and discharge teaching.

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.

Qualifications

Education

• Other Certificate/Diploma Nursing required or
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

• Registered Nurse [RN - Massachusetts]
• Basic Life Support certification required
• ACLS certification required within 3 months of hire or transfer into department
• De-escalation certification required within 60 days of hire or transfer into department
• PALS or ENPC certification required within 6 months of hire or transfer into department

Experience

• Critical Care RN and/or Emergency RN experience required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Demonstrated excellent technical, interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills required.

Additional unit-specific education and experience requirements are outlined in the Addendum for each unit.

Additional Job Details (if Applicable)

With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,00 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson's VNA & Hospital is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services through-out Hampshire and Franklin counties.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

30 Locust Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$42.19 - $72.88/Hourly

Grade

RN4N33

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement

1910 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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