Registered Nurse, Resource Nurse, Nights

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 direct patient care, including assessment, care planning, and medication administration, while ensuring compliance with nursing standards and regulations. Strong collaboration with healthcare teams and commitment to professional development and quality improvement are essential.

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 AdministrationPatient Education CoordinationEmergency Services Provision

Soft Skills

CollaborationSupervisionDelegationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Patient Care EquipmentDocumentation Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationCEN Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Nursing Practice StandardsQuality ImprovementPerformance ImprovementHealth and Safety Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, deliver, and manage direct patient care using the nursing process and nursing practice standards
Manage patient care from admission through discharge
Perform patient assessments and reassessments
Develop and coordinate individualized care plans, including discharge planning
Direct, supervise, coordinate, and evaluate nursing care
Delegate tasks 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 and perform treatments and therapies
Operate equipment according to policies and procedures
Assist physicians with treatments, procedures, and special tests
Participate in and support Nursing Governance activities
Pursue professional growth and assist with staff education and development
Participate in performance improvement and quality improvement initiatives
Comply with departmental policies, procedures, objectives, health and safety regulations, and meeting requirements
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance
Perform other 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, plus unit-specific certifications and competencies
ACLS certification required
PALS or APLS certification required
Must be eligible to obtain CEN upon hire; if not certified upon hire, must 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
Must provide traditional clinical emergency services at the Marlborough Campus full-service hospital emergency department for at least 25% of total working hours per year
Thorough knowledge of nursing
Ability to work indoors in a patient care environment
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing highly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Signing bonus may be available, subject to eligibility
No holidays required
No weekends required
Professional growth opportunities
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employment