Rapid Assessment Clinician -ER 24 hours, Nights

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Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

$18.24 - $32.82

Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details:

Holidays - Every Third Holiday, Sunday through Saturday, Weekends - Every Third Weekend

Scheduled Hours:

7p-7a

Shift:

3 - Night Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

24

Cost Center:

26000 - 2340 Emergency Room

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

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Job Profile Summary

This position serves in the Emergency Department in capacities consistent with their level of training. When working in an emergency department-based role, administrative supervision will be provided by the emergency department nursing leadership team.

Job Description

I. Major Responsibilities:

• Works in a collaborative fashion as part of the ED care team, including ED physicians, PCAs, Unit Secretaries, and RN staff.
• Monitors patients for any acute changes and communicates such changes to primary RN or physician.
• Assists with procedures and patient care activities at the request of the ED physician/RN and in accordance with ED policy and procedure.
• Establishes and maintains peripheral IV access.
• Obtains medical history. Checks vital signs. Advises/informs physician/RN of observations to assist with diagnostic indication.
• Maintains assignment as delegated by Flow/Resource/Charge nurse.
  
  

License/Certification/Education:

II. Position Qualifications:

Required:

• Certified in CPR-Basic Rescue by either the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
• Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support by the American Heart Association.
  
  

Preferred:

• Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) training
• PALS Certification
• Phlebotomy Certification
• EKG Certification
• Paramedic/EMT License (current or expired)
  
  

Experience/Skills:

Required:

• At least one year of experience in the care of patients with critical illness within the last 5 years.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under stressful situations.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
  
  

Preferred:

• Minimum one year of experience in EMS services, preferably integrated with a municipal first response system.
  
  

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.

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.

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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.

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