Registered Nurse,Geri Medical Psych Unit,Per Diem Job Clinton area,Massachusetts USA,Nursing

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Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $39.54 - $60.87

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations
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Schedule Details: Holidays - One Major Summer Holiday, Holidays - One Major Winter Holiday

Scheduled

Hours:

variable 8 hour shifts

Shift: 4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 0

Cost Center: 24070 - 0610 Psych Ip Geriatric

Union: MNA-Health Alliance Clinton (Massachusetts Nurses Association)

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

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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.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities

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.

Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education
- Required:

Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration.

BLS is a requirement for every RN unless ACLS certification is current, in addition to any unit specific certifications and competencies.

ACLS through American Heart Association (AHA) required in select areas within 6 months or first scheduled course offering whichever is sooner.

PALS through American Heart Association (AHA) required in select areas within 6 months or first scheduled course offering whichever is sooner.

NRP Advanced Provider through American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) required in select areas within 6 months or first scheduled course offering whichever is sooner.

License/Certification/Education - Preferred:

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing highly preferred.

Experience/Skills
- Required:

Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing.

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

Work is considered medium. Position requires work indoors in a 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.

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Registered Nurse, Geri Medical Psych Unit, Per Diem