RN, Med Surg Unit, Per Diem

UMass Memorial Health; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 46,838 - 84,033; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus availability

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Massachusetts is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient care from admission to discharge across various units. The role uses the Nursing Process, with 12-hour shifts on a mixed schedule, and a non-exempt status with a Sunday–Saturday schedule.

The position offers a signing bonus eligibility and requires current Massachusetts licensure, a completed accredited nursing program, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts licensure and registration.
• Completion of an accredited school of nursing program.
• BLS is required for every RN; ACLS may be required if current.
• Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the Nursing Process for patient care from admission to discharge.
• Performs patient assessment/reassessment according to standard procedure.
• Develops and coordinates plan of care including discharge planning.
• Directs, supervises, coordinates and evaluates nursing care within assigned setting.
• Delegates appropriately to others per job description and competency.
• Documents patient care according to standard procedure.
• Develops, implements/coordinates and documents education plan for patient/family.
• Ensures quality and continuity of care through collaboration with other providers.
• Administers medications, performs treatments, therapies and operates equipment.
• Assists physician with treatment and procedures as required.
• Participates in Nursing Governance and professional development.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Education

Massachusetts licensure and registration

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $34.39 - $61.91

Schedule: Sunday through Saturday

Scheduled Hours: 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

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

Hours: 0

Cost Center: 25080 - 1291 2N IP Adult Acute Care

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

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.

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.

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 normal patient care environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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.