Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule Details: Holidays - One Major Summer Holiday, Holidays - One Major Winter Holiday, Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)
Scheduled Hours: 8 Hours
Shift: 4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
Cost Center: 10020 - 0150 NSG Float Pool
This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Major 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.
Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
- Current Massachusetts licensure and registration.
- Completion of an accredited school of nursing program.
- BLS is a requirement for every RN unless advance cardiac life support (ACLS) certification is current, in addition to any unit specific certifications and competencies.
Experience/Skills:
Required:
- Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.
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