Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, Per Diem

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, Per Diem

ApplyRemote type : On-site (% Onsite)

Location : Worcester, MA University Campus

Time type : Part time

Posted on : Posted Yesterday

Job requisition id : R

Exemption Status : Non-Exempt

Schedule Details : Holidays - One Major Summer Holiday, Holidays - One Major Winter Holiday, Weekends - One Full Weekend a Month

Scheduled Hours : -

Shift : 4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Cost Center : - Emergency Room

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

Everyone Is a CaregiverAt 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.

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

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 a variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operationsplies 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.

Position Qualifications : License / Certification / Education : Required : Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration.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 : 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.

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Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions : Work is considered medium.

Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.

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.

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