Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

Registered Nurse (RN) in Springfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers

Department: Emergency Department

Location: Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts

Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: Nights

Make an Impact with Baystate Health

Baystate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Emergency Department at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager, the Professional Nurse practices within the Professional Practice Model, the MA Nurse Practice Act, ANA Standards of Practice, and Code of Ethics and demonstrates Baystate Health's core values.

The Registered Nurse assumes responsibility for the patient's plan of care and is accountable for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN provides care directly to patients and in collaboration with other healthcare team members while maintaining current knowledge and skill with technical procedures and applicable regulatory and accrediting standards.

The Registered Nurse (RN) Will:

• Conduct accurate, age-appropriate clinical assessments; identify and prioritize patient and family needs; and develop, implement, evaluate, and document individualized plans of care.
• Recognize acute changes in patient status and intervene appropriately.
• Safely manage assigned patients and families through effective organization, delegation, collaboration, medication administration, and treatments according to policy and procedure.
• Develop and document patient and family education plans using appropriate resources.
• Use standards, policies, procedures, and appropriate resources to support clinical decision-making and participate in performance improvement initiatives.
• Provide compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic care while respecting patient and family dignity, privacy, and participation in care.
• Develop comprehensive discharge plans using appropriate resources and referrals, and collaborate with patients and families regarding discharge planning.
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient care rounds, shared governance, unit decision-making, annual competencies, mandatory education, and professional development.

Schedule Details

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Shift: Nights
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Schedule: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Rotating weekends required
• On-Call Requirement: None
• Other Scheduling Requirements: Rotating holidays required

Benefits That Support You

At Baystate Health, you get the best of both worlds: the resources, stability, and career opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system with the supportive culture of a community-focused organization.

Depending on eligibility, benefits may include:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.
• Tuition & Training: Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.
• Career Growth: Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
• Regional Opportunities: Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
• Retirement: Retirement savings and employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO for eligible employees.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and communities throughout western Massachusetts. Our network includes Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Children's Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Medical Practices, and Baystate Home Health & Hospice.

Whether you provide direct patient care, clinical services, or operational support, your work at Baystate Health helps improve the health of the communities we serve.

Required Skills  

• 10 months or more of clinical experience as an RN required.
• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license required.
• Baystate Health required competencies per department.
• Any exception must be approved by the CNO.
• The ED is accepting New Grad RNs at this time.

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Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

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