Emergency Room RN — Day Shift & Career Growth

Tufts Medicine; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in accordance with established policies and procedures. The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team, assessment, and implementation of individualized plans of care.

Responsibilities include clinical assessments, care plan development, patient education, discharge planning, and participation in performance improvement initiatives. Massachusetts RN licensure and BLS are required, with BSN preferred for advancement.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN Licensure is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Department-specific certifications may be required based on patient care area.

Responsibilities

• Participates in and maintains awareness of performance improvement initiatives.
• 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 tailor the plan of care to patient needs.
• Manages patient assignment and delegates work based on team skills.
• Develops a comprehensive educational plan for patient and family and documents per department standards.
• Recognizes patient/family rights and supports informed decisions and advanced directives.
• Continuously evaluates and revises the care plan as health status changes.
• Develops discharge plans utilizing community resources.
• Supports the development of new staff and precepts.

Education

Massachusetts RN Licensure

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Tufts Medicine is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in accordance with established policies and procedures. The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team, assessment, and implementation of individualized plans of care.

Responsibilities include clinical assessments, care plan development, patient education, discharge planning, and participation in performance improvement initiatives. Massachusetts RN licensure and BLS are required, with BSN preferred for advancement.