RN, Foster Wing, 24hr, Days

C240 UMass Memorial HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital, Inc.; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus (eligible)

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is hiring a Registered Nurse in Leominster, MA to deliver and coordinate patient care across the nursing process. The role requires Massachusetts nursing licensure and current BLS; ACLS is preferred or required if applicable to the unit.

The position features a 12-hour day shift, with a 24-hour per week schedule, and may include a signing bonus based on interview outcomes. Join a large health system committed to respectful patient care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Utilize the Nursing Process to deliver and manage patient care from admission to discharge.
• Perform patient assessments and reassessments per standard procedure.
• Develop and coordinate individual plans of care including discharge planning.
• Direct, supervise, and evaluate nursing care within the assigned setting.

Skills

Massachusetts Nursing licensure

BLS (Basic Life Support)

ACLS certification (preferred)

Nursing knowledge

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver?

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $39.54 - $74.06

Schedule Details: Holidays - Every Third Holiday, Weekends - Every Third Weekend

Scheduled Hours: 07-19 Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 24

Cost Center: 24050 - 1420

Progressive Care Union: MNA-HealthAlliance Leominster (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. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

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 evaluate 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. Assists physician with treatment and procedures and special tests as required or directed.
• 10. Participates in and supports Nursing Governance activities.
• 11. Assumes responsibility for professional growth. Assists in education and development of staff.
• 12. Participates in performance improvement initiatives and demonstrate 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: Required

• 1. Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration.
• 2. 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.

Preferred

• 1. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing highly preferred.

Experience/Skills: Required

• 1. 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.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

Work is considered medium. Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment. 7-7p, 24 HPW, 12 hours shifts, ETW/ETH.

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.

If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

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].

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 20,000 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.