Registered Nurse Emergency Department

Exemption Status Non-Exempt Hiring Range $39.54 - $74.06 Schedule Details Holidays - Every Third Holiday, Weekends - Every Third Weekend Scheduled Hours 7a-7:30p Shift 1 - Day Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America) Hours 24 Cost Center 24070 - 2340 Emergency Room Union MNA-HealthAlliance Clinton (Massachusetts Nurses Association) Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional 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. HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital is part of the UMass Memorial Health Care system. Serving northern central Massachusetts, we are committed to improving the health of people through excellence in care and comprehensive health services. By exploring careers with us, you are committed to giving your best to our patients, our community and everyone working on our HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital Care Team. Whatever your career choice, know that at HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital you can make a difference. 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 Nursing Process: 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 the nursing process for the delivery and management of the patient's care. 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 and 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 Demonstrates/applies the skill and judgment necessary to implement the medical/nursing plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures necessary for the care of the patient. 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. Collaboration Delegates responsibilities to others according to Massachusetts general laws and practice guidelines with an understanding of their roles, knowledge and capabilities. Facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships among the various disciplines and departments to ensure effective quality patient care. Works weekends, holidays and off-shifts as required by unit staffing needs. Climate Influences others by establishing a climate for optimal patient care, mutually supportive collegial relationships and professional development. Holds self accountable for professional practice. Presents self in a calm and professional manner and effectively verbalizes relevant problems during daily interactions, and/or staff meetings. Interacts and copes effectiv #J-18808-Ljbffr