Registered Nurse,Geri Medical Psych Unit,Per Diem Job Lansing area,Michigan USA,Nursing

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver?

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.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of 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.

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 demonstrates 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.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education –

Required:

Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration.
BLS required for every RN unless ACLS certification is current, including unit‑specific certifications and competencies.
ACLS through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required in select units within 6 months, first scheduled course offering or sooner.
PALS through American Heart Association (AHA) required in select units (PACU, ED) within 6 months, first scheduled course offering or sooner.
NRP Advanced Provider through American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) required in select units (Maternity) within 6 months, first scheduled course offering or sooner.

License/Certification/Education – Preferred:

Bachelor of Science degree in…

Registered Nurse, Geri Medical Psych Unit, Per Diem