RN, Medical-Surgical Night Nurse – Growth Pathway

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

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver direct patient care and collaborate with the care team on a main campus unit in Lowell, MA. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, care planning, and patient education within established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, implementing plans, and ensuring safe, effective care across shifts, with opportunities for professional development and precepting junior staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Massachusetts RN Licensure.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Department-specific certifications may be required depending on the unit.
• Experience aligned with level I–IV defined by RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct professional nursing care per physician orders.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for a patient group.
• Oversee design and delivery of care processes and policies within scope of practice.
• Coordinate with care team to implement patient care plans and discharge planning.
• Mentor and potentially supervise lower-level staff or students where applicable.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and education for staff.

Skills

Communication with patients and team

Nursing process knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Tufts Medicine is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver direct patient care and collaborate with the care team on a main campus unit in Lowell, MA. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, care planning, and patient education within established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, implementing plans, and ensuring safe, effective care across shifts, with opportunities for professional development and precepting junior staff.