RN - Float Pool

Cooley Dickinson Hospital; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Northampton seeks a Registered Nurse responsible for delivering patient care. The RN will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate, also performing duties across various units such as Medical/Surgical and Critical Care. Candidates must hold a valid RN license in Massachusetts and relevant certifications like BLS and ACLS. This role offers the chance to contribute significantly to patient outcomes in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse [RN - Massachusetts] required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care through assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Direct and coordinate all nursing care for patients.
• Perform duties in multiple healthcare settings as needed.

Skills

Technical communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Perform duties in the following areas: Medical/Surgical Units, Emergency Department, Critical Care, Telemetry, Psychiatric Unit, Inpatient Surgical Center, and Childbirth Center. Must be able and willing to work in all departments as needed and directed.

Unit Affiliation

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.

Education

Bachelor\'s Degree Nursing preferred.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Registered Nurse [RN - Massachusetts]

BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required

ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire or transfer into position

De-escalation training required within 60 days of hire or transfer into position

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.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.