RN-Registered Nurse, M3 Medical Surgical- New Competitive Pay

Tufts Medicine; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine in Lowell, MA seeks a registered nurse for the Community RN Career Direct Care Pathway across four levels based on experience. The role provides professional nursing care under physician orders in a medical-surgical setting on night shifts, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, including weekends/holidays.

Minimum qualifications include MA RN licensure and BLS; BSN preferred. The position emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient assessment, discharge planning, and collaboration with the healthcare

Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN Licensure is required.
• BLS Certification is required.
• Eligibility for department-specific certifications may be required.
• Experience level varies by RN career ladder level I–IV.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care to patients as per physician orders.
• Performs accurate clinical assessments and documents findings.
• Develops and updates individualized care plans and discharge plans.
• Delegates tasks based on patient needs and team member skills.
• Engages in evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives.
• Supports patient and family education and informed decision-making.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team and participates in committees as needed.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Communication with patients

Clinical judgment

Evidence-based practice

Education

Massachusetts RN Licensure

BLS Certification

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: M3, Medical Surgical- Main Campus Hours: Nights, 7:00PM-7:00AM 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:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Physical Requirements:

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

Skills & Abilities:

1. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team.
2. Knowledge of and application of the nursing process.

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:

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.