Registered Nurse, Geri Medical Psych Unit, 24-32hr, Days

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: $39.54 - $74.06 (final offer may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity)

Schedule

• Shift: Day Shift, 8 Hours (0700-1530)
• Scheduled Hours: 24 per week
• Weekends: Every Other Weekend
• Holidays: Every Other Holiday

Union: MNA-HealthAlliance Clinton (Massachusetts Nurses Association)
This position may have a signing bonus available; eligibility will be confirmed during the interview process.

About the Role

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 you can 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.

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.
• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Attends variety of meetings, conferences, and 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 a professional, tolerant, and civil environment.
• Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

Requirements

• Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration.
• BLS certification is required for every RN unless ACLS certification is current, in addition to any unit-specific certifications and competencies.
• Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing.
• Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained; responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

Work is considered medium and requires work indoors in a patient care environment.

Additional Requirements for Milford Regional

• BLS through either American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) is required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS through American Heart Association (AHA) required in select areas (Gannett, MP1, ICU, ED, Cath Lab, Endo, IR, PACU, Float Pool) within 6 months or first scheduled course offering, whichever is sooner.
• PALS through American Heart Association (AHA) required in select areas (PACU, ED) within 6 months or first scheduled course offering, whichever is sooner.
• NRP Advanced Provider through American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) required in select areas (Maternity) within 6 months or first scheduled course offering, whichever is sooner.