Registered Nurse, Health Alliance Clinton, Emergency Department, 24hr. 7p-7:30a

Umass Memorial Health Caregiver PositionExceptional 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.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 include:Utilizes the nursing process for the delivery and management of patient's care.Bases clinical practice on evidence, unit guidelines, and professional standards to improve the quality of care and to guide clinical judgments.Facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships among the various disciplines and departments to ensure effective quality patient care.Influences others by establishing a climate for optimal patient care, mutually supportive collegial relationships and professional development.The individual must support the mission, vision, and goals of HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital and serves as a role model for the CARES - It Happens Here customer service initiative.Job knowledge and skills include: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.