Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care, Day Shift (36 hrs)

Tufts Medicine; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking an RN to provide direct patient care in the Intermediate Care unit at the Main Campus. The role supports professional nursing practice, adherence to physician orders, and patient-family education.

Minimum qualifications include Massachusetts RN licensure and current BLS certification; higher education such as BSN is preferred. The position requires 36 hours per week during day shifts, with weekend/holiday coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN Licensure.
• 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.
• Experience based on level (I, II, III, or IV).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in 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 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

Communication skills

Nursing process knowledge

Education

Massachusetts RN Licensure

Current BLS Certification

BSN preferred

Job description

Tufts Medicine is seeking an RN to provide direct patient care in the Intermediate Care unit at the Main Campus. The role supports professional nursing practice, adherence to physician orders, and patient-family education.

Minimum qualifications include Massachusetts RN licensure and current BLS certification; higher education such as BSN is preferred. The position requires 36 hours per week during day shifts, with weekend/holiday coverage as needed.