Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, Per Diem

About the role

The Registered Nurse position at HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital is responsible for planning, delivering, and managing direct patient care using the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice within a specific unit or clinical area.

Responsibilities

• Maintains assignment of patients and caseload according to unit guidelines and established standards of practice.
• Utilizes positive customer service skills when communicating with patient and patient’s family.
• Implements interventions consistent with hospital standards of practice and prescribed medical plan of care and evidence-based practice.
• Maintains competency in management of clinical emergencies.
• Navigates through the critical elements of the patient medical record software and HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital Intranet.
• Demonstrates essential knowledge of pharmacology/medications in administering drugs and monitoring the patient’s response.
• Maintains competency with technology and equipment.
• Utilizes equipment in a safe manner.
• Uses appropriate infection control and safety practices in all duties.
• Delegates responsibilities to others according to Massachusetts general laws and practice guidelines with an understanding of their roles, knowledge and capabilities.
• Facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships among the various disciplines and departments to ensure effective quality patient care.
• Works weekends, holidays and off-shifts as required by unit staffing needs.
• Serves as a patient and family advocate.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of recent/current experience working as an Emergency Department RN.
• A Bachelor’s degree (BSN) in Nursing is preferred.
• Must have a current Massachusetts Registered Nurse License.

Qualifications

• Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging process, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
• Ability to provide care for a designated group of patients according to the unit guidelines and hospital policies, procedures and protocols.
• Ability to lead, guide and motivate staff.
• Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English.

Skills

• Bases clinical practice on evidence, unit guidelines, and professional standards to improve the quality of care and to guide clinical judgments.
• Maintains competency with technology and equipment.
• Utilizes equipment in a safe manner.
• Uses appropriate infection control and safety practices in all duties.
• Delegates responsibilities to others according to Massachusetts general laws and practice guidelines with an understanding of their roles, knowledge and capabilities.
• Facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships among the various disciplines and departments to ensure effective quality patient care.
• Works weekends, holidays and off-shifts as required by unit staffing needs.
• Serves as a patient and family advocate.

Benefits

HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital offers a competitive benefits package including holidays, summer and winter major holidays, and one full weekend per month. The exact schedule details may vary based on the individual's availability and preferences.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $56.64 - $59.40 per hour, with the final offer potentially varying based on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule

The position requires working various shifts, including Shift 4 - Mixed Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America) Hours 0, which may include holidays, weekends, and off-shifts as needed.