Registered Nurse

UMass Memorial Health

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

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient care management, utilizing the Nursing Process to deliver high-quality care from admission to discharge. Holds relevant certifications and licenses, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and regulations.

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

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentCare Plan DevelopmentMedication AdministrationNursing Process UtilizationQuality Improvement Participation

Soft Skills

CollaborationSupervisionProfessionalismCommunicationEducation Development

Tools & Technologies

Medical Equipment OperationDocumentation Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationCEN Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Emergency DepartmentPatient Care StandardsNursing GovernanceHealth and Safety RegulationsClinical Emergency Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, deliver, and manage direct patient care using the nursing process and nursing practice standards
Utilize the Nursing Process for patient care from admission to discharge
Perform patient assessments and reassessments
Develop and coordinate individualized care and discharge plans
Direct, supervise, coordinate, and evaluate nursing care
Delegate appropriately according to job descriptions and competency levels
Document patient care
Develop, implement, coordinate, and document education plans for patients, families, and significant others
Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure quality and continuity of care
Administer medications; perform treatments and therapies; operate equipment; and assist physicians with treatments, procedures, and special tests
Participate in Nursing Governance activities
Support professional growth and staff education and development
Participate in performance and quality improvement initiatives
Comply with departmental policies, procedures, health and safety regulations, and attendance requirements
Attend required meetings, conferences, and seminars
Maintain professionalism and respect for employees, patients, and visitors
Perform other related duties as required or directed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration
BLS certification, unless current ACLS certification is held, plus unit-specific certifications and competencies
Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing
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
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing highly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential signing bonus, subject to eligibility
Union representation through MNA-Marlborough (Massachusetts Nurses Association)