Registered Nurse, RN - Oncology Care Unit (OCU)

Lowell General Hospital; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowell General Hospital is seeking a registered nurse for their Oncology – Main Campus unit. The RN will provide direct nursing care per physician orders, assess and plan for a designated patient group, and support clinical processes within the unit.

A valid nursing license and BLS are required, with experience depending on level I–IV. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient education, discharge planning, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

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).

Responsibilities

• Participates in and sustains performance improvement initiatives.
• Evaluates and 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 to patient needs.
• Manages own patient assignment and delegates tasks based on team capabilities.
• Educates patient and family using appropriate resources and documents accordingly.
• Supports patient/family rights and informed choices including advance directives.
• Evaluates and revises the care plan as patient health status changes.
• Develops a comprehensive discharge plan with referrals to community resources.
• Supports staff development and precepts new team members.
• Encourages professional growth through ongoing education and committee participation.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

BSN

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.

Location: Oncology- Main Campus

Hours: 36 Hours- Night Shift and weekend/holidays required

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Clinical Nurse duties: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care needs of a designated group of patients or provides nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patient's plan of care as directed. Provides professional nursing care to patients. Requires a nursing license. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education.

Job Overview

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

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

1. 1. Massachusetts RN Licensure.
2. 2. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
3. 3. Department Specific: Certification(s) relevant to the department and the type of patient care being provided may be required.
4. 4. Experience based on level (I, II, III, or IV).

Preferred Qualifications

1. 1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Duties and Responsibilities

1. 1. Participates in and maintains awareness of performance improvement initiates.
2. 2. Conscientiously evaluates and integrates evidence-based practice and research into clinical practice.
3. 3. Conducts and documents accurate clinical assessments.
4. 4. Develops, implements, and evaluates the patient's individualized plan of care.
5. 5. Uses professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient's needs.
6. 6. Manages own patient assignment by delegating and effectively based on patient needs and skills of team members.
7. 7. Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources, and documents according to department standards.
8. 8. Recognizes patient/family rights through support of their informed decisions and advanced directives.
9. 9. Continually evaluates and revises the care plan according to changes in the patient's health status.
10. 10.Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources.
11. 11. Supports the development of new staff members and helps facilitate their transition into unit.
12. 12. Guides the professional growth of department staff through precepting.
13. 13. Participates in professional development by identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate education.
14. 14. Participates in departmental committees as needed.

Physical Requirements

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

Skills & Abilities

1. 1. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team.

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

based on full-time equivalent