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Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule Details: Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Weekends - Every Other Weekend
Scheduled Hours: 23:00-07:30
Shift: 3 - Night Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
Hours: 24
Cost Center: 10020 - 0201 Nurs 4Th Floor West
Union: SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)
This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Major Responsibilities:
- Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patient/s, such as changes in skin condition, vital signs, and/or mental status.
- Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment, utilizing interventions to de-escalate patients, and if unsuccessful, participates in restraints in accordance with training and education.
- Assists patients with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals, and nourishment.
- Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics.
- Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention strategies, and following the Restraint Policy standards.
Position Qualifications:
Required:
- Minimum of a high school education or GED.
- Current Basic Life Support or Heart Saver certification.
Experience/Skills:
Required:
- Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English clearly and concisely.
- Must utilize proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills to gather information, build relationships, and provide exceptional service to patients.
- Must have proven interpersonal skills for respectful, culturally and age-appropriate communication.
- Must have proven problem-solving abilities and seek assistance when needed.
- Must be able to remain calm under stress or in emergency situations.
Preferred:
- Demonstrated clinical experience in a similar role.
- Prior inpatient/outpatient care experience or clinical care training.
- Familiarity with Medical Terminology and computer skills.
Work Schedule: 11:00-7:30am, Works every other weekend and every other Holiday.
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.
We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health. If you share our Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team.
If you are unable to submit an application due to incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
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