Lowell General, New Grad Program- Fall, November Cohort

Tufts Medicine; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is offering a Community RN Career Direct Care Pathway at Lowell General Hospital, Saints and Main Campus. The program begins November 9, 2026, and progresses through four levels based on RN experience, education, and qualifications.

The RN will provide direct nursing care to patients and families according to established policies and procedures. Minimum qualifications include Massachusetts RN licensure with NCLEX, 0–12 months RN experience, and current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN Licensure with NCLEX is required.
• 0–11 months (0–12 months) RN experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Department-specific certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in and maintains awareness of performance improvement initiatives.
• Evaluates and integrates evidence-based practice into clinical care.
• Conducts and documents accurate clinical assessments.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates the patient’s plan of care.
• Manages patient assignment and delegates based on needs and team skills.
• Develops and documents comprehensive discharge plans and resources.

Skills

Effective communication

Nursing process knowledge

Education

Massachusetts RN Licensure

NCLEX completion

BSN (preferred)

Job description

The Community RN Career Direct Care Pathway placement is comprised of four levels based on a RN’s minimum experience, education, and qualifications. Level I - 0 – Less than 12 Months of RN Experience. Level II - 12 Months - Less than 3 Years of RN Experience. Level III - 3 Years - Less than 8 Years of RN Experience. Level IV - 8 Years of RN Experience.

Job Overview The RN independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices.

Location: Lowell General Hospital, Saints and Main Campus

Program Start: November 9th 2026

Minimum Qualifications:

• Massachusetts RN Licensure. (Completion of the NCLEX prior to Program Start)
• 0 – Less than 12 Months 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Duties and 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.
• Manages own patient assignment by delegating 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.
• Participates in professional development by identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate education.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional lifting of 30-35 lbs and turning patients.
• Prolonged standing and walking.
• Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting.
• Exposure to infectious disease and possible carcinogenic chemicals.
• Exposure of blood-borne pathogens.
• Requires fine manual dexterity to lift and maneuver patients.
• Requires visual and aural acuity necessary to monitor patient care.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team.
• Knowledge of and application of the nursing process.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth - one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range: $37.50 - $43.49

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.