Cardiac Care RN - Night Shift (36h, FT)

Tufts Medicine; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowell General is seeking an RN II to provide direct nursing care on our 30-bed cardiac/intermediate care unit during nights (7:00 PM–7:30 AM), 36 hours per week. Massachusetts RN licensure and BLS are required, with an emphasis on evidence-based practice and patient-centered care.

The role involves developing individualized care plans, performing thorough assessments, and coordinating discharge planning while mentoring staff and contributing to quality initiatives on the unit.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN Licensure.
• 12 Months - Less than 3 Years of RN Experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Department Specific: Certification(s) relevant to the department and the type of patient care being provided may be required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in and maintains awareness of performance improvement initiates.
• Conscientiously evaluates and integrates evidence-based practice and research into clinical practice.
• Conducts and documents accurate clinical assessments.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates the patient’s individualized plan of care.
• Uses professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient’s needs.
• Manages own patient assignment by delegating and effectively based on patient needs and skills of team members.
• Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources, and documents according to department standards.
• Recognizes patient/family rights through support of their informed decisions and advanced directives.
• Continually evaluates and revises the care plan according to changes in the patient’s health status.
• Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources.
• Supports the development of new staff members and helps facilitate their transition into unit.
• Guides the professional growth of department staff through precepting.
• Participates in professional development by identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate education.
• Participates in departmental committees as needed.

Skills

BLS certified

Cardiac nursing

Patient assessment

Care planning

Education

Massachusetts RN Licensure

Job description

Lowell General is seeking an RN II to provide direct nursing care on our 30-bed cardiac/intermediate care unit during nights (7:00 PM–7:30 AM), 36 hours per week. Massachusetts RN licensure and BLS are required, with an emphasis on evidence-based practice and patient-centered care.

The role involves developing individualized care plans, performing thorough assessments, and coordinating discharge planning while mentoring staff and contributing to quality initiatives on the unit.