Night Shift RN — Growth Path & Total Rewards

Tufts Medicine; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking an RN for the Community RN Career Direct Care Pathway located at M3, Medical Surgical- Main Campus. Night shifts 7:00PM-7:00AM with weekend/holiday requirements.

The role focuses on professional and nonprofessional nursing care per physician orders and requires a valid nursing license. Minimum qualifications include Massachusetts RN Licensure, BLS, and experience based on level I–IV; BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN Licensure is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is required.
• Department Specific: Certification(s) relevant to the department and the type of patient care being provided may be required.
• Experience based on level (I, II, III, or IV).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

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

Effective communication

Nursing process knowledge

Education

Massachusetts RN Licensure

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Tufts Medicine is seeking an RN for the Community RN Career Direct Care Pathway located at M3, Medical Surgical- Main Campus. Night shifts 7:00PM-7:00AM with weekend/holiday requirements.

The role focuses on professional and nonprofessional nursing care per physician orders and requires a valid nursing license. Minimum qualifications include Massachusetts RN Licensure, BLS, and experience based on level I–IV; BSN is preferred.