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UMass Memorial Health

Per Diem Infusion RN, Cancer Center

UMass Memorial Health, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, us, 01420

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Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours: 8-430 Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 0

Cost Center: 24060 - 4126 Outpatient Infusion Cen Pharm

Union: MNA-HealthAlliance Burbank (Massachusetts Nurses Association)

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

About UMass Memorial Health 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.

Responsibilities

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

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.

Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives; attends meetings, conferences and seminars as required.

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.

Qualifications

Current Massachusetts licensure and registration.

Completion of an accredited school of nursing program.

BLS required for every RN; ACLS required if not currently held, plus any unit-specific certifications and competencies.

Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing.

Experience and skills equivalent to the above requirements may be substituted with a sufficient combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions Work is considered medium. Position requires work indoors in a normal patient care environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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. 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. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

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