RN, Foster Wing, Per Diem

Responsible for the planning, delivery and management of direct patient care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice. 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 demonstrate the use of quality improvement in daily operations. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors. Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed. All responsibilities are essential job functions. Position Qualifications License/Certification/Education: Current Massachusetts licensure and registration. Completion of an accredited school of nursing program. BLS is required for every RN unless ACLS certification is current, along with any unit specific certifications and competencies. Experience/Skills: Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing. Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements where certification, licensure or registration is not mandatory. Department-specific competencies and metrics will be developed and maintained in the individual departments and reviewed with incumbents. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions Work is considered medium. The position requires work indoors in a normal patient care environment. 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. UMass Memorial Health is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. If you encounter difficulty applying due to a disability, please contact us for assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr