Registered Nurse, RN - MS2 Medical Surgical

The Lowell General Hospital; Lowell (MA); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 94.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Tufts Medicine is seeking an RN to provide direct nursing care on the MS2 Medical Surgical Unit at Lowell General Hospital. The role supports adolescent to geriatric patients with a focus on evidence-based practice and individualized care plans.

The position requires Massachusetts RN licensure, BLS, and 12 months to under 3 years of RN experience. Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, full-time on site at Lowell General.

Qualifikationen

• Massachusetts RN Licensure required.
• 12 Months - Less than 3 Years of RN Experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Department Specific: Certifications relevant to the department may be required.

Aufgaben

• Participates in performance improvement initiatives.
• Integrates evidence-based practice into clinical care.
• Conducts and documents accurate clinical assessments.
• Develops and evaluates individualized plans of care.
• Uses nursing judgment to tailor care plans.
• Manages patient assignments and delegates appropriately.
• Educates patient and family, documents per standards.
• Supports patient rights and informed decisions.
• Revises care plans as patient health changes.
• Develops discharge plans and coordinates referrals.
• Assists in staff development and precepting.

Kenntnisse

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Patient education

Evidence-based practice

Ausbildung

Massachusetts RN Licensure

BLS Certification

Jobbeschreibung

Job Overview

The RN independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices. Location: MS2 Medical Surgical Unit - Main Campus Hours: 36 Hours - Full Time Shift: Nights - 7:00PM-7:00AM Unit Summary: MS2 is a 21 bed Medical Surgical Unit located at the Main Campus of Lowell General Hospital. The primary focus is caring for the medical specialties and complexities of our adolescent to geriatric population. The Community RN Career Direct Care Pathway placement is comprised of four levels based on an RN’s minimum experience, education, and qualifications.

Levels

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Job Description Minimum Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN Licensure.
• 12 Months - Less than 3 Years 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.

About Lowell General

For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a four-time Magnet-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.

About Tufts Medicine

A healthcare system that works Tufts Medicine is more than a health system — we’re a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery. Every team member plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world. Here, you’ll join an enthusiastic community that champions your growth and receive generous benefits to support you and your family’s well-being. 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 - $68.47 based on full-time equivalent 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.

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.