Registered Nurse II - Fl, 32 hrs, 1st shift

About the Role

Western Massachusetts Hospital, operated by the Department of Public Health (DPH), is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse II to direct and participate in the nursing care of adult and geriatric patients on an inpatient unit following standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct hands-on nursing care using established hospital policies and procedures along with nursing standards of care to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
• Assesses and records the patient's health status upon admission and therefore, using the Western Massachusetts Hospital Nursing Assessment process.
• Develops and maintains an up-to-date written plan of care for each patient using nursing diagnosis to identify patient problems/needs, care to be given and patient goals. The inter-disciplinary team is responsible for each element of care.
• Documents changes in the patient's condition and care rendered according to established nursing service guidelines.
• Participates and takes actions that are directed by nursing and hospital-wide Quality Assurance activities.
• Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with patients, families and other members of the care team in order to enhance continuity of patient care.
• Maintains personal and professional growth by attending in-services, keeping current with contemporary nursing practice and participation on hospital committees.
• Participates in employee performance reviews by keeping supervisors informed of staff performance through consultation and documentation.
• Performs duties of charge nurse on the unit for a single shift or regular basis.
• May instruct unit personnel in nursing techniques, procedures and equipment.
• Transcribes, administers and/or supervises administration of medication in accordance with standard practices and protocols.
• Maintains accurate records related to activities, meetings, groups, treatment plan schedules and all nursing assignments.
• Establishes and maintains a current nursing care plan and completes written assessment of nursing needs.
• Provides professional expertise and knowledge in carrying out emergency functions, all codes, and unexpected emergencies.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing.
• Understanding of the problems in providing nursing services to special client groups such as mentally, physically and or emotionally handicapped.
• Knowledge of the types and application of emergency medical procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and tourniquets.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic or medical facility, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
• Substitutions: A Graduate degree with a major in Nursing may be substituted for the required experience. Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
• Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. Recent graduates from an approved school of nursing must have applied for the first available registered nurse examination.
• Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Meditech & Meta experience.
• CPR and IV certification.
• Sound knowledge of philosophy, principles, practices, and theories of public health and public health nursing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard nursing policies, procedures, methods, techniques, safety practices and medical terminology/abbreviations.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with individuals, families, providers, physicians and staff members.
• Proficient usage of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Schedule

This is a part time (32 hours per week) position with rotating days off and every other weekend required. The shift is 1st Shift (7:00AM to 3:30PM), working every other weekend with days off as assigned.

Pay

Salary: $74,057.57. Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

About Western Massachusetts Hospital

The Western Massachusetts Hospital is the only public hospital operating in the western region of Massachusetts with a mission to serve as a medical safety net for many uninsured and under-insured citizens residing in the region. Western Massachusetts Hospital provides both acute and chronic hospital care to patients with a variety of chronic diseases and complicated medical conditions, such as: Cardiac and pulmonary disease, Chronic neurological disorders, Complications of strokes, Dementia with major behavioral issues, and End stage terminal illnesses of various diagnoses. Consider joining our dynamic team of health care professionals in a work environment that provides high staff to patient ratio and delivers high quality care to all patients on all units. Enjoy the opportunity to provide quality services in a long-term care setting where familiar faces are the norm rather than the exception.