Registered Nurse,Critical Care Float Pool Nights Job Germantown area,Maryland USA,Nursing

Position: Registered Nurse, Critical Care Float Pool, 36 Hours, Nights

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.

Responsible for the planning, delivery and management of direct patient care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice.

Schedule Details:
Holidays
- Every Third Holiday, Sunday through Saturday;
Weekends
- Every Fourth Weekend; 3 urgent 12-hour night shifts per week from 7:00 pm to 7:30 am, every 4th weekend and 3rd holiday.

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus eligible for external new hires to the UMMH system. Rules and restrictions apply
- Talent Acquisition will discuss eligibility with candidates.

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.

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 may be substituted for the above requirements.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

Work is considered medium. Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment.

EEO Statements

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.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are:
Acknowledge, Listen,…

Registered Nurse, Critical Care Float Pool Nights