Registered Nurse

UMass Memorial Health

. Plan, deliver, and manage direct patient care using the nursing process and standards of nursing practice .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeGroton • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $39 - $78 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient care management, including assessment, individualized care planning, and collaboration with healthcare providers. Holds relevant nursing certifications and maintains compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Current Massachusetts Nursing LicensureBLS CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationMinimum Three Years’ Experience in Emergency Department

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentCare Plan DevelopmentMedication AdministrationQuality ImprovementEmergency Services Provision

Soft Skills

CollaborationSupervisionProfessional GrowthCommunicationRespect for Diversity

Tools & Technologies

Nursing ProcessPatient Care DocumentationHealthcare Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationCEN Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Emergency DepartmentPatient Care EnvironmentNursing GovernanceHealth and Safety RegulationsFull-Service Hospital

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, deliver, and manage direct patient care using the nursing process and standards of nursing practice
Utilize the Nursing Process to manage patient care from admission to discharge
Perform patient assessment and reassessment according to standard procedure
Develop and coordinate individualized plans of care, including discharge planning
Direct, supervise, coordinate, and evaluate nursing care within the assigned clinical setting
Delegate appropriately according to job descriptions and competency levels
Document patient care according to standard procedure
Develop, implement, coordinate, and document education plans for patients, families, and significant others
Ensure quality and continuity of care through collaboration with other healthcare providers
Administer medications, perform treatments and therapies, and operate equipment according to policy and procedure
Assist physicians with treatments, procedures, and special tests
Participate in and support Nursing Governance activities
Assume responsibility for professional growth and assist in staff education and development
Participate in performance improvement initiatives and apply quality improvement in daily operations
Comply with departmental policies, procedures, objectives, health and safety regulations, and meeting requirements
Respect diverse views and contribute to a professional, tolerant, civil, and accepting environment
Perform other similar and related duties as required or directed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration
BLS certification required for every RN unless current ACLS certification is held, in addition to unit-specific certifications and competencies
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or APLS (Advanced Pediatric Life Support)
Must be eligible to obtain CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse) upon hire and obtain it within 12 months of hire or by 1/31/2029, whichever is earlier
Minimum of three years’ experience working in a full-service hospital emergency department
Provide traditional clinical emergency services at a full-service hospital emergency department (Marlborough Campus) for at least 25% of total working hours per year
Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing
Work indoors in a patient care environment
Medium physical work demands
Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing highly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Signing bonus may be available, subject to eligibility
Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules prorated based on scheduled weekly hours
Professional growth opportunities
Staff education and development opportunities