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Summary:

The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
• Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments;
  monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers;
  identify issues and resources.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Standard I: Utilizes the Nursing Process

• Uses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and development needs of patient and families
• Communicates findings to appropriate healthcare team members
• Develops and uses a specific plan of care and modifies it to meet individual patient needs using evidence-based practice
• Implements patient care and therapeutic procedures;
  monitors and documents progression of treatment and teaching goals
• Evaluates the care and treatment(s) provided to the patient and the patient response to the care and treatment(s)
• Performs timely reassessment and documentation
• Must be able to perform unit-specific competencies based on the specific patient care need for the designated unit's patient population

Standard II. Patient Throughput & Patient Flow Process

• Anticipates and plans for admission/discharge/transfer needs to facilitate patient flow
• Utilizes appropriate systems of communication and tools to facilitate the discharge process
• Coaches on tools and techniques for checking, cross checking and validating orders to ensure accuracy

Standard III. Unit Operations

• Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift
• Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and Supplies
• Assesses departmental staffing needs;
  actively participates in resourcing efforts.
• Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry

Standard IV. Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations

• Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomes
• Demonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality improvement activities
• Provides evidence-based nursing care
• Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum of care
• Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry
• Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare-related laws and regulations;
  ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activities

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Clinical Policies and Standards

• Follows a specific set of standards and associated clinical procedures
• Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance
• Provides feedback for improvement of procedures
• Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures
• Works with control and monitoring mechanisms, tools and techniques

Health Information Documentation

• Shares experiences with maintaining paper and electronic patient documentation
• Walk through the steps and procedures for receiving, validating and updating patient records
• Describes the flow of information between various stations or units
• Discusses the functions, features and document flow of electronic documentation
• Transcribes verbal orders;
  explains techniques forensuring their accuracy
• Explains health information documentation best practices and their rationale across health care practices

Medical Equipment

• Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility
• Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolves common equipment problems
• Educates patients about the appropriate use of home medical equipment
• Ensures that all equipment and related supplies are in proper working order prior to use to ensure patient safety
• Inspects, troubleshoots and evaluates incoming equipment

Medical Order Processing

• Shares experiences with processing medical orders for one or more groups of patients or conditions
• Describes functions and features of the system used to enter, validate, update and forward medical orders
• Discusses common errors, their sources and procedures for correcting
• Explains considerations for entering and following standing orders
• Differentiates between standing orders and preprinted orders and considerations for each

Patient Chart Reading and Interpretation

• Describes experiences in reading and interpreting patient charts for patients on unit and under own care
• Reviews patients’ charts for completion and accuracy;
  identifies and alerts to mistakes or omissions
• Recognizes unexpected readings and alerts nursing or medical staff
• Relates examples of mis-readings or misinterpretations and lessons learned
• Reviews, discusses and validates own interpretation with others

Patient Safety

• Shares experiences with ensuring safety for one or more patient groups or settings
• Explains key features of safety guidelines and procedures for those groups and settings
• Listens and responds to safety inquiries from patients and family members
• Recognizes and addresses physiological and psychological signs of problems
• Describes considerations for patients who can cause to harm to self, versus harm to others
• Utilizes appropriate systems to document misses and near misses, participates in immediate investigating, analysis and reporting in real-time

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred

Experience

• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required
• RN License in state of employment or compact

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Full Time

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.

• The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites
• A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine
• Accredited Chest Pain Center
• Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team

Summary:

The competent Nurse, in the Critical Care and similar clinical setting , practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, in accordance with patient treatment plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Meets expectations for flexibility of assignment within the ministry.
• Proactively provide assignment availability on a regular basis.
• Able to be assigned to more than one unit.
• Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
• Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments;
  monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers;
  identify issues and resources.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Standard I: Utilizes the Nursing Process

• Uses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and development needs of patient and families.
• Communicates findings to appropriate healthcare team members.
• Develops and uses a specific plan of care and modifies it to meet individual patient needs using evidence-based practice.
• Implements patient care and therapeutic procedures;
  monitors and documents progression of treatment and teaching goals.
• Evaluates the care and treatment(s) provided to the patient and the patient response to the care and treatment(s).
• Performs timely reassessment and documentation.
• Must be able to perform unit-specific competencies based on the specific patient care need for the designated unit's patient population.

Standard II. Patient Throughput & Patient Flow Process

• Anticipates and plans for admission/discharge/transfer needs to facilitate patient flow.
• Utilizes appropriate systems of communication and tools to facilitate the discharge process.
• Coaches on tools and techniques for checking, cross checking and validating orders to ensure accuracy.

Standard III. Unit Operations

• Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift.
• Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and Supplies.
• Assesses departmental staffing needs;
  actively participates in resourcing efforts.
• Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry.

Standard IV. Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations

• Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality improvement activities.
• Provides evidence-based nursing care.
• Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum of care.
• Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare-related laws and regulations;
  ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activities.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Clinical Policies and Standards

• Follows a specific set of standards and associated clinical procedures
• Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance..
• Provides feedback for improvement of procedures.
• Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures.
• Works with control and monitoring mechanisms, tools and techniques.

Health Information Documentation

• Shares experiences with maintaining paper and electronic patient documentation.
• Walk through the steps and procedures for receiving, validating and updating patient records.
• Describes the flow of information between various stations or units.
• Discusses the functions, features and document flow of electronic documentation.
• Transcribes verbal orders;
  explains techniques forensuring their accuracy.
• Explains health information documentation best practices and their rationale across health care practices.

Medical Equipment

• Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility.
• Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolves common equipment problems.
• Educates patients about the appropriate use of home medical equipment.
• Ensures that all equipment and related supplies are in proper working order prior to use to ensure patient safety.
• Inspects, troubleshoots and evaluates incoming equipment.

Medical Order Processing

• Shares experiences with processing medical orders for one or more groups of patients or conditions.
• Describes functions and features of the system used to enter, validate, update and forward medical orders.
• Discusses common errors, their sources and procedures for correcting.
• Explains considerations for entering and following standing orders.
• Differentiates between standing orders and preprinted orders and considerations for each.

Patient Chart Reading and Interpretation

• Describes experiences in reading and interpreting patient charts for patients on unit and under own care.
• Reviews patients’ charts for completion and accuracy;
  identifies and alerts to mistakes or omissions.
• Recognizes unexpected readings and alerts nursing or medical staff.
• Relates examples of mis-readings or misinterpretations and lessons learned.
• Reviews, discusses and validates own interpretation with others.

Patient Safety

• Shares experiences with ensuring safety for one or more patient groups or settings.
• Explains key features of safety guidelines and procedures for those groups and settings.
• Listens and responds to safety inquiries from patients and family members.
• Recognizes and addresses physiological and psychological signs of problems.
• Describes considerations for patients who can cause to harm to self, versus harm to others.
• Utilizes appropriate systems to document misses and near misses, participates in immediate investigating, analysis and reporting in real-time.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of combined experience required in both the Critical Care setting and one other specialty (e.G. Medsurg, Telemetry, IMC or Emergency)
• 5 years of experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required
• ACLS required
• RN License in the state of employment or compact required
• PALS is required at CHRISTUS Children’s Hospital
• NRP is required at CHRISTUS Children’s Hospital

Work Schedule:

7PM - 7AM

Work Type:

Full Time

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.

• The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites
• A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine
• Accredited Chest Pain Center
• Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team

Summary:

The competent Nurse, in the Critical Care and similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, in accordance with patient treatment plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Meets expectations for flexibility of assignment within the ministry.
• Proactively provide assignment availability on a regular basis.
• Able to be assigned to more than one unit.
• Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
• Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Standard I: Utilizes the Nursing Process

• Uses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, spiritual, and development needs of patient and families.
• Communicates findings to appropriate healthcare team members.
• Develops and uses a specific plan of care and modifies it to meet individual patient needs using evidence-based practice.
• Implements patient care and therapeutic procedures; monitors and documents progression of treatment and teaching goals.
• Evaluates the care and treatment(s) provided to the patient and the patient response to the care and treatment(s).
• Performs timely reassessment and documentation.
• Must be able to perform unit-specific competencies based on the specific patient care need for the designated unit's patient population.

Standard II. Patient Throughput & Patient Flow Process

• Anticipates and plans for admission/discharge/transfer needs to facilitate patient flow.
• Utilizes appropriate systems of communication and tools to facilitate the discharge process.
• Coaches on tools and techniques for checking, cross checking and validating orders to ensure accuracy.

Standard III. Unit Operations

• Plans, directs, and evaluates the overall nursing care and functions in a particular nursing unit during an assigned shift.
• Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and Supplies.
• Assesses departmental staffing needs; actively participates in resourcing efforts.
• Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry.

Standard IV. Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations

• Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality improvement activities.
• Provides evidence-based nursing care.
• Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum of care.
• Educates and trains others on the operations, ethics, and regulations within the industry.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local healthcare-related laws and regulations; ability to comply with these in healthcare practices and activities.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Clinical Policies and Standards

• Follows a specific set of standards and associated clinical procedures
• Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance..
• Provides feedback for improvement of procedures.
• Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures.
• Works with control and monitoring mechanisms, tools and techniques.

Health Information Documentation

• Shares experiences with maintaining paper and electronic patient documentation.
• Walk through the steps and procedures for receiving, validating and updating patient records.
• Describes the flow of information between various stations or units.
• Discusses the functions, features and document flow of electronic documentation.
• Transcribes verbal orders; explains techniques for ensuring their accuracy.
• Explains health information documentation best practices and their rationale across health care practices.

Medical Equipment

• Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility.
• Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolves common equipment problems.
• Educates patients about the appropriate use of home medical equipment.
• Ensures that all equipment and related supplies are in proper working order prior to use to ensure patient safety.
• Inspects, troubleshoots and evaluates incoming equipment.

Medical Order Processing

• Shares experiences with processing medical orders for one or more groups of patients or conditions.
• Describes functions and features of the system used to enter, validate, update and forward medical orders.
• Discusses common errors, their sources and procedures for correcting.
• Explains considerations for entering and following standing orders.
• Differentiates between standing orders and preprinted orders and considerations for each.

Patient Chart Reading and Interpretation

• Describes experiences in reading and interpreting patient charts for patients on unit and under own care.
• Reviews patients' charts for completion and accuracy; identifies and alerts to mistakes or omissions.
• Recognizes unexpected readings and alerts nursing or medical staff.
• Relates examples of mis-readings or misinterpretations and lessons learned.
• Reviews, discusses and validates own interpretation with others.

Patient Safety

• Shares experiences with ensuring safety for one or more patient groups or settings.
• Explains key features of safety guidelines and procedures for those groups and settings.
• Listens and responds to safety inquiries from patients and family members.
• Recognizes and addresses physiological and psychological signs of problems.
• Describes considerations for patients who can cause to harm to self, versus harm to others.
• Utilizes appropriate systems to document misses and near misses, participates in immediate investigating, analysis and reporting in real-time.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of combined experience required in both the Critical Care setting and one other specialty (e.g. Medsurg, Telemetry, IMC or Emergency)
• 5 years of experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required
• ACLS required
• RN License in the state of employment or compact required
• PALS is required at CHRISTUS Children's Hospital
• NRP is required at CHRISTUS Children's Hospital

Work Schedule:

7PM - 7AM

Work Type:

Full Time

POSITION TITLE: University Police Officer

AGENCY: University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

SALARY: Grade 15

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patrols the buildings and grounds and adjacent areas of a State educational institution and enforces State laws as well as rules and regulations of the institution; performs related work as required. Protects safety and security of the UMD population and property.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the direct supervision of an employee of a higher rank who assigns and reviews work for proper performance and conformance with instructions, rules, and regulations.

DIRECT REPORTING STAFF: None

DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 
  
• Patrols the buildings and grounds of the institution at regular intervals and guards against trespass, theft, and damage to property
  
• Maintains order among visitors and students, directs traffic, issues motor vehicle citations, and enforces the parking regulations of the institution
  
• Exercises police powers in the detection and apprehension of law violators, investigates accidents and complaints, and patrols roads of the institution
  
• Serves court summons, testifies in various courts, and gives expert testimony if qualified
  
• Performs police duties at plays, dances, or at other educational institutional functions
  
• Protects other areas of a State educational institution such as dormitories, resident dining areas, etc.
  
• Prepares reports on investigations conducted and noteworthy incidents occurring during tours of duty
  
• Provides First Responder First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation when required, and provides for the safe transportation of injured or sick persons to the nearest medical facility
  
• Performs police functions over the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications system computer network
  
• Assist Municipal police, State police and other police agencies as requested
  
• Performs other related work as required
  

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AT HIRE:

• 
  
• Knowledge of the principles and correct usage of the English language including grammar, punctuation, and spelling
  
• Ability to give oral instructions in a precise, understandable manner
  
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others
  
• Ability to deal tactfully with others
  
• Ability to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress
  
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral expression
  
• Ability to maintain a calm manner in stressful and emergency situations
  
• Ability to make decisions and act quickly in dangerous or emergency situations
  
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information
  
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
  
• Ability to establish rapport with others
  
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
  
• Ability to motivate others
  
• Ability to prepare general reports
  
• Ability to maintain accurate records
  
• Ability to use proper grammar, punctuation and spelling
  
• Ability to read, write and comprehend the English language
  
• Ability to work accurately with names, numbers, codes and/or symbols
  
• Ability to explain the provisions of the laws, rules, and regulations governing assigned unit activities
  
• Ability to perform arithmetical computations with speed and accuracy (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
  
• Ability to accurately record information provided orally
  
• Ability to gather information through questioning individuals
  
• Ability to conduct interviews
  
• Ability to gather information by examining records and documents
  
• Ability to assemble items of information in accordance with established procedure
  
• Ability to utilize investigative techniques to obtain information
  
• Ability to understand and explain the laws, rules and regulations governing assigned unit activities
  
• Ability to explain the provisions of the laws, rules, regulations, procedures, guidelines, policies and standards governing assigned unit activities
  
• Ability to establish rapport with persons from different ethnic, cultural and/or economic backgrounds
  
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of data, to draw conclusions and to make appropriate recommendations
  
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle
  
• Ability to coordinate the efforts of others in accomplishing assigned work objectives
  
• Ability to gather information through observing individuals
  
• Ability to give written instructions in a precise, understandable manner
  
• Ability to lift heavy objects or persons
  
• Ability to adapt to varying work situations
  
• Ability to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time
  
• Physical stamina and endurance
  

QUALIFICATIONS ACQUIRED ON JOB:

• 
  
• Knowledge of the types and uses of agency forms
  
• Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, guidelines, specifications and standards governing assigned unit activities
  
• Knowledge of the geographic composition of the assigned work area
  
• Knowledge of the applications of electronic data processing in police work
  
• Knowledge of the types and uses of fire fighting equipment such as hoses, nozzles, etc.
  
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of fire fighting
  
• Knowledge of the types and causes of fires
  
• Knowledge of the proper telephone procedures for making and receiving agency calls
  
• Knowledge of the types and availability of public and private organizations for providing health care services
  
• Knowledge of the provisions of the state laws governing administrative hearings
  
• Knowledge of the laws, rules, and court decisions governing the presentation and admissibility of evidence
  
• Knowledge of rescue methods used in firefighting
  
• Knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations governing arrest, search and seizure
  
• Skill in operating fingerprint equipment
  
• Skill in using fire fighting apparatus such as extinguishers, etc.
  
• Knowledge of interviewing techniques
  
• Knowledge of investigative techniques
  
• Knowledge of the standard methods for identifying and preserving evidence
  
• Knowledge of the safety practices and procedures followed in the use of firearms
  
• Knowledge of the types and symptoms of mental and/or emotional disorders
  
• Knowledge of the procedures followed in courtroom proceedings
  
• Knowledge of the terminology used in police work
  
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of police administration
  
• Knowledge of the standard methods used in fingerprint classification and identification
  
• Knowledge of the methods of general report writing
  
• Knowledge of the standard police procedures and techniques followed in foot and auto patrols
  
• Knowledge of the techniques used in police surveillance work
  
• Knowledge of the standard police methods used in collecting and preserving evidence
  
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of criminal investigation
  
• Knowledge of the terminology used in law enforcement work
  
• Knowledge of the types and uses of fire protection equipment such as fire alarms and sprinkler systems
  
• Knowledge of the types and application of emergency medical procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  
• Knowledge of the terminology, codes and standard abbreviations used in connection with radio communication
  
• Knowledge of the methods and procedures followed in the security of buildings and property
  
• Knowledge of the standards procedures followed in operating fixed radio communications equipment
  
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of vehicular and pedestrian traffic control
  
• Knowledge of the types and uses of equipment used in vehicular and pedestrian traffic control
  
• Knowledge of the standard methods and techniques of crowd management and riot control
  
• Knowledge of the methods followed in the care and maintenance of firearms
  
• Knowledge of the procedures and techniques used in transportation of prisoners
  
• Knowledge of the types and uses of devices used in restraining prisoners
  
• Knowledge of lifesaving techniques
  
• Knowledge of police inspection techniques
  
• Knowledge of clerical office practices and procedures including office record keeping
  
• Knowledge of the types and availability of public and private organizations for providing medical and legal services
  
• Skill in the use of firearms and other tactical weapons and devices used in police work such as riot batons, handcuffs, etc.
  
• Skill in operating motor vehicles at high speeds
  
• Skill in operating facsimile transmitting equipment
  
• Skill in using emergency medical equipment such as oxygen masks, resuscitators, etc.
  
• Ability to explain the procedures, guidelines, policies and standards governing assigned unit activities
  
• Ability to recognize in others the types and symptoms of mental and/or emotional disorders
  
• Ability to read and interpret legal documents such as court decisions, briefs, court opinions, etc.
  
• Ability to read and interpret such documents as maps, charts, building, plans, etc.
  
• Ability to prepare and use charts, graphs and tables
  

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 
  
• Must have completed a High School diploma or equivalent
  

LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• 
  
• Must complete (and pass) the Univeristy Police entrance exam.
  
• Must be able to successfully complete or have completed a full-time Municipal Police Academy Certification or, be able to obtain a waiver from the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Committee before being considered. (Intermittent, Reserve Academy or SSPO do not qualify.)
  
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
  
• Must possess a Class A license to carry a firearm at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
  

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
Ability to work at any hour and in all weather conditions or hazardous environments.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proficiency in all phases of duties performed. Must demonstrate logical, effective problem-solving ability. Must be able to provide credible testimony in a court of law.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 
  
• Physical Activity Frequency
  
• Driving Frequent
  
• Walking Frequent
  
• Running Frequent
  
• Standing Frequent
  
• Stooping Occasional
  
• Climbing Occasional
  
• Crouching Occasional
  
• Pushing Occasional
  
• Jumping Over Occasional
  
• Pulling Occasional
  
• Carrying Occasional
  
• Reaching above head Occasional
  
• Lifting/Carrying (100 lbs.) Occasional
  
• Lowering Occasional
  
• Hand-wrist and elbow motion Occasional
  
• Grasping Occasional
  
• Holding Occasional
  
• Near Vision Frequent
  
• Far Vision Frequent
  
• Color Vision Frequent
  
• Peripheral Vison Frequent
  
• Depth Perception Frequent
  
• Adjust focus Frequent
  
• Talking Frequent
  
• Hearing Frequent
  
• Smell Occasional
  

Frequency Key (hours per day): Never = 0 hours; Rare = up to 1 hour; Occasional = 1 to 3 hours; Frequent = 3 to 6 hours; Constant = 6 to 7 hours.

Good physical condition and vision, ability to hear and speak. The employee may occasionally be required to physically subdue combative subjects and must maintain a level of physical ability accordingly. Must be able to demonstrate fitness for duty as determined by physiological tests. Successfully complete an in-house 6-week field training program.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Must be proficient in the operation and safety procedures of all equipment utilized by the University Police Department necessary to perform assigned tasks. Requires sufficient hand, eye, arm coordination and strength to physically restrain an adult and to operate a firearm.

REMARKS - Incumbent must satisfy all statutory requirements including but not limited to passing a physical fitness test, drug test, medical examination including a psychological component; background screening and must not have been convicted of a felony.

DEPARTMENT: University Police Department

NO. OF POSITIONS: 3

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING: Yes

STATE FUNDED: No

SALARY: $56,663.10 - $76,693.76

HOURS: M-F variable shifts

GRADE: 15

UNION: IBPO

UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:

• 
  
• 75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Long Term Disability
  
• State Pension Retirement Plan
  
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans
  
• Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
  
• Twelve (12) paid holidays
  
• Paid personal, vacation, and sick time
  
• And More!
  

Benefits for IBPO Union- IBPO

Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.

To apply please submit a letter of interest, a current resume and the contact information for three professional references.

All applicants must take and pass the University Police Exam. For more information regarding the exam and University benefits, etc. please navigate to the Human Resources website at Human Resources.

The deadline for internal applicants is October 6, 2025.

The review of internal and external applications will be ongoing until the position is filled.

If you require ADA Accommodations for this exam, you may complete the request form at Accomodation Request Form immediately after applying for the position. If you have any further questions regarding Accommodation Requests, you may submit an inquiry at Submit an Inquiry. We are happy to help, however, please be aware that we need enough time verify medical necessity.

The projected start dates for these positions are after November, 2025 and after January 1, 2026.

Summary:

Provides general nursing care to patients in a clinic or medical office. Administers medication, prepares equipment and assists physicians/healthcare providers in the treatment of patients.

Responsibilities:

• Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Addresses psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families.
• Administering medications and treatments;
  monitoring for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed;
  documenting patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, family members and/or care givers;
  identifying issues and resources.

Utilizes the Nursing Process

• Uses critical thinking skills to assess the basic physical, psychosocial, social, cultural, Spiritual, and development needs of patient and families
• Communicates findings to appropriate healthcare team members
• Develops and uses a specific plan of care and modifies it to meet individual patient needs using evidence-based practice. Implements patient care and therapeutic procedures;
  monitors and documents progression of treatment and teaching goals
• Evaluates the care and treatment(s) provided to the patient and the patient response to the care and treatment(s). Performs timely reassessment and documentation
• Must be able to perform unit specific competencies based on the specific patient care need for designated unit's patient population

Patient Throughput & Patient Flow Process

• Anticipates and plans for admission/discharge/transfer needs to facilitate patient flow

Unit Operations

• Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies

Safe Practice/Quality Care/Regulations

• Incorporates patient safety practices/guidelines to promote a safe environment resulting in positive patient outcomes
• Demonstrates accountability for nursing research and quality improvement activities
• Provides evidence-based nursing care
• Communicates patient information effectively across the continuum of care

Leadership

• Serves as a leader of patient care

Clinical Policies and Standards

• Follows a specific set of standards and associated clinical procedures
• Analyzes policy and standards documentation and ensures organizational compliance
• Provides feedback for improvement of procedures
• Assists in the development and implementation of specific procedures
• Works with control and monitoring mechanisms, tools and techniques

Health Information Documentation

• Shares experiences with maintaining paper and electronic patient documentation
• Walk through the steps and procedures for receiving, validating and updating patient records
• Describes the flow of information between various stations or units
• Discusses the functions, features and document flow of electronic documentation
• Transcribes verbal orders;
  explains techniques forensuring their accuracy

Medical Equipment

• Describes experience with basic medical equipment used in own unit or facility
• Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques to resolves common equipment problems
• Educates patients about the appropriate use of home medical equipment
• Ensures that all equipment and related supplies are in proper working order prior to use
• Inspects, troubleshoots and evaluates incoming equipment

Medical Order Processing

• Shares experiences with processing medical orders for one or more groups of patients or conditions
• Describes functions and features of the system used to enter, validate, update and forward medical orders
• Discusses common errors, their sources and procedures for correcting
• Explains considerations for entering and following standing orders
• Differentiates between standing orders and preprinted orders and considerations for each

Patient Chart Reading and Interpretation

• Describes experiences in reading and interpreting patient charts for patients under own care
• Reviews patients’ charts for completion and accuracy;
  identifies and alerts to mistakes or omissions
• Recognizes unexpected readings and alerts nursing or medical staff
• Relates examples of mis-readings or misinterpretations and lessons learned
• Reviews, discusses and validates own interpretation with others

Patient Safety

• Shares experiences with ensuring safety for one or more patient groups or settings
• Explains key features of safety guidelines and procedures for those groups and settings
• Listens and responds to safety inquiries from patients and family members
• Recognizes and addresses physiological and psychological signs of problems
• Describes considerations for patients who can cause to harm to self, versus harm to others

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Graduate of a Registered Nursing program, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience

• Completion of Nurse Residency Program
• Six (6) months’ to one (12) months clinical patient care experience in a relevant setting

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• RN license in good standing in state of employment or a compact state, if applicable
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time