Registered Nurse, Med Surg Unit, 24hr, Evenings

UMass Memorial Health Care; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Leominster, Massachusetts, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Med Surg Unit. This part-time position offers evening shifts and requires a current Massachusetts nursing license and BLS certification. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's in Nursing and thorough knowledge of nursing practices. Join a team that values respect and inclusivity, fostering a supportive environment for staff and patients.

Qualifications

• Required: Current Massachusetts nursing licensure and registration.
• Required: BLS certification unless ACLS certification is current.
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the Nursing Process for the delivery and management of patient care from Admission to Discharge.
• Performs patient assessment/reassessment according to standard procedure.
• Develops and coordinates individual plans of care including discharge planning.

Skills

Thorough knowledge of the discipline of nursing

Education

Current Massachusetts nursing licensure and registration

BLS certification

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse, Med Surg Unit, 24hr, Evenings

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Position Details

• Exemption Status: Non‑Exempt
• Hiring Range: $39.54 - $74.06 (final offer may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity)
• Schedule Details: Holidays – Every Other Holiday, Weekends – Every Other Weekend
• Scheduled Hours: 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm
• Shift: 2 – Evening Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
• Hours: 24
• Cost Center: 24050 – 0224 Med Surg Unit
• Union: MNA‑HealthAlliance Leominster (Massachusetts Nurses Association)
• Signing Bonus: may be available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Major Responsibilities

• Utilizes the Nursing Process for the delivery and management of patient 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 plans 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 plans 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.

Position Qualifications

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

License/Certification/Education – Required

• Current Massachusetts nursing licensure and registration.
• BLS is required 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 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.

EEO Statement

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, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

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 [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care