Night Shift RN – Med/Surg Intermediate Care

TuftsMedicine; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowell General in Massachusetts seeks an RN to provide direct nursing care to patients and families in line with established policies and practices. This role is based in D3 Intermediate Care on the Main Campus, with 24-hour night shift coverage on weekends and holidays.

The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while adhering to professional standards. A nursing license is required and department-specific certifications may be needed.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN Licensure required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
• Department specific certifications may be required.
• Experience varies by level I–IV.

Responsibilities

• Participates in and maintains awareness of performance improvement initiatives.
• Integrates evidence-based practice into clinical care.
• Conducts and documents accurate clinical assessments.
• Develops and evaluates the patient’s individualized plan of care.
• Uses professional nursing judgment to tailor the plan of care.
• Manages patient assignment and delegates tasks as appropriate.
• Develops a comprehensive educational plan for patients and families.
• Supports patient rights and informed decision-making.
• Continuously evaluates and revises the care plan as health status changes.
• Plans discharge with appropriate resources and referrals.
• Supports and mentors new staff and helps in their transition.
• Guides professional growth of department staff through precepting.
• Pursues departmental learning and participates in committees.

Skills

Effective communication

Nursing process knowledge

Education

Massachusetts RN Licensure

Current BLS Certification

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Lowell General in Massachusetts seeks an RN to provide direct nursing care to patients and families in line with established policies and practices. This role is based in D3 Intermediate Care on the Main Campus, with 24-hour night shift coverage on weekends and holidays.

The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while adhering to professional standards. A nursing license is required and department-specific certifications may be needed.