Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, 24hr 7p-7:30a

General Summary The Registered Nurse is responsible for the planning, delivery and management of direct patient care using the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice within a specific unit or clinical area. Principal Duties and Essential Functions Utilizes the nursing process for the delivery and management of patient's care. Maintains assignment of patients and caseload according to unit guidelines and established standards of practice. Uses positive customer service skills when communicating with patient and patient's family. Utilizes clinical reasoning and critical thinking. Involves patient, family/significant others and other disciplines in decision making related to the patient's plan of care. Serves as a patient and family advocate. Implements interventions consistent with hospital standards of practice, prescribed medical plan of care and evidence based practice. Documents the patient assessment, plan of care, and response to intervention. Meets all unit documentation standards. Communicates and coordinates the patient's plan of care to ensure continuity of care. Maintains competency in management of clinical emergencies. Provides complete communications in SBAR format (Situation, background, assessment, recommendations) to relieving staff members and demonstrates advanced planning for the patient. Navigates through the critical elements of the patient medical record software and HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital Intranet. Clinical Practice Bases clinical practice on evidence, unit guidelines, and professional standards to improve the quality of care and to guide clinical judgments. Demonstrates essential knowledge of pharmacology/medications in administering drugs and monitoring the patient's response. Maintains competency with technology and equipment. Utilizes equipment in a safe manner. Uses appropriate infection control and safety practices in all duties. Acts as a charge nurse as requested by the nursing management team. Job Requirements Job Knowledge and Skills Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging process, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. Ability to provide care for a designated group of patients according to the unit guidelines and hospital policies, procedures and protocols. Ability to lead, guide and motivate staff. Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English. Education Must be a graduate of a recognized school of Nursing. A Bachelor's degree (BSN) in Nursing is preferred. Experience 2-3 years of Nursing experience preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above, may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements. Licenses, etc. Must have a current Massachusetts Registered Nurse License. Certification in a nursing specialty desired. Equal Opportunity 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. 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. 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. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr