Registered Nurse (Pediatric DYS) - 21 hours, days

Major Responsibilities

• Affirms and supervises patient care following standard procedure.
• Assists in developing patient care standards and resolving discrepancies with physicians and others.
• Reviews chart documentation as required or directed.
• Establishes recall system for physical examinations, paps, abnormal tests and related results.
• Captures patient flow and prepares patient for examination.
• Prepares patient for office and laboratory procedures as required.
• Aids physician, NP, PA and others as required or directed.
• Takes vital signs such as weight, blood pressure, height and temperature.
• Evaluates patient and documents information as required.
• Documents laboratory results as required.
• Ensures laboratory results are received, reviewed and acted upon as required.
• Resolves discrepancies with physician and others.
• Triage medical calls following prescribed protocols and guidelines.
• Documents treatment and presents to physician for review.
• Ensures follow-up.
• Provides patient education.
• Calls prescriptions and refills as required.
• Documents prescription calls as required.
• Performs med counts and notifies provider of necessary refills in timely manner.
• Maintains supplies and pharmaceuticals as required.
• Orders supplies as required or directed.

Position Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing.
• Completion of an accredited school of nursing program.
• Current Massachusetts licensure and registration.
• BLS is a requirement for every RN unless an advance certification is current (ex ACLS, PALS, NRP).
• Three to six months experience.

License/Certification/Education

• Required: Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing.
• Completion of an accredited school of nursing program.
• Current Massachusetts licensure and registration.
• BLS is a requirement for every RN unless an advance certification is current (ex ACLS, PALS, NRP).

Preferred

• Experience/Skills: Required: Three to six months experience.
• Preferred: 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.

Benefits

Everyone Is a Caregiver 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 we can help you 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. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

About the Role

UMass Memorial Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We recognize the power of a diverse community and encourage 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.

Qualifications

• All responsibilities are essential job functions.
• License/Certification/Education: Required: Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing. Completion of an accredited school of nursing program. Current Massachusetts licensure and registration. BLS is a requirement for every RN unless an advance certification is current (ex ACLS, PALS, NRP).
• Preferred: 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.