Registered Nurse, Foster Wing Nights

Registered Nurse

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.

Health Alliance-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 Health Alliance-Clinton Hospital Care Team. Whatever your career choice, know that at Health Alliance-Clinton Hospital you can make a difference.

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 include:

• Utilizes the nursing process for the delivery and management of patient's care.
• Bases clinical practice on evidence, unit guidelines, and professional standards to improve the quality of care and to guide clinical judgments.
• Delegates responsibilities to others according to Massachusetts general laws and practice guidelines with an understanding of their roles, knowledge and capabilities.
• Holds self accountable for professional practice.
• The individual must support the mission, vision, and goals of Health Alliance-Clinton Hospital and serve as a role model for the CARES - It Happens Here customer service initiative.

Job knowledge and skills include:

• Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging process, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
• Ability to provide care for a designated group of patients according to the unit guidelines and hospital policies, procedures and protocols.
• Ability to lead, guide and motivate staff.
• Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English.

Education:

Must be a graduate of a recognized school of Nursing

A Bachelor's degree (BSN) in Nursing is preferred.

Experience:

2-3 years of Nursing experience preferred.

Licenses, etc.:

Must have a current Massachusetts Registered Nurse License.

Certification in a nursing specialty desired.

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.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talent acquisition. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.