RN I, Clinical Nurse - Merrimack Valley Cardiology, Chelmsford MA

Tufts Medicine•Lowell, MA

4d•$35 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse provides professional nursing care and clinical support in accordance with physician orders and within the scope of practice. The role assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for a designated group of patients, managing patient care from admission through discharge. The nurse serves as a patient and family advocate and fosters collaboration among healthcare providers while delivering patient- and family-centered care grounded in nursing standards, research, evidence-based practice, and best practices. The position is based at Merrimack Valley Cardiology in North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, and is scheduled for 36 hours per week, Tuesday through Friday, on a 9-hour day shift. The nurse may provide bedside leadership, delegate responsibilities, mentor new staff and students, participate in quality and process improvement, and contribute to unit and organizational growth. The role requires a Massachusetts RN license, two years of clinical nursing experience, and current BLS certification. The pay range is $34.79–$43.49, based on full-time equivalent.

Requirements

Massachusetts RN licensure.
Two years of clinical nursing experience.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and the healthcare team.
Knowledge of and ability to apply the nursing process.
Ability to provide care for a designated group of patients according to unit guidelines and hospital policies, procedures, and protocols.
Knowledge of current healthcare trends, including advances in technology, pharmacology, treatment modalities, quality, and patient safety.
Ability to present oneself in a professional and calm manner.
Ability to handle emergency and crisis situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Three years of clinical nursing experience.
Certifications relevant to the department and type of patient care provided.
Interest in advanced certification and ongoing education opportunities.

Responsibilities

Create a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment that promotes comfort and healing.
Respect patient and family dignity and privacy and maintain mutual trust in nurse-patient/family relationships.
Assess patients and identify expected outcomes based on diagnosis, clinical data, and patient concerns.
Engage patients and families in care, identify cultural and learning needs, and support informed decisions and advance directives.
Develop and implement individualized, outcomes-based care plans and coordinate health teaching.
Use evidence-based interventions and treatments appropriate to patient diagnoses or problems.
Document care, treatments, procedures, patient responses, and changes to care plans in accordance with hospital and regulatory requirements.
Perform procedures and treatments according to nursing judgment, practice-area guidelines, and professional standards.
Administer medications safely and assess patient responses using pharmacological knowledge and applicable standards of care.
Evaluate care strategies and patient progress toward expected outcomes, modifying the plan as needed.
Coordinate comprehensive discharge planning and referrals to support a seamless transition for patients and families.
Develop and document educational plans for patients and families using appropriate resources.
Participate in patient safety, quality improvement, and process improvement activities, including data collection and evaluation.
Provide bedside leadership as a delegator, collaborator, facilitator, and communicator.
Maintain collaborative and professional relationships with peers and colleagues.
Collaborate with nursing colleagues and other disciplines through nursing, physician, and case management rounds.
Delegate responsibilities with consideration of others’ roles, knowledge, and capabilities.
Treat internal and external customers with courtesy, respect, and care, recognizing cultural differences.
Participate in lifelong learning and continuing competence activities and incorporate new knowledge into nursing practice.
Seek advanced certifications and ongoing education, and investigate technology and resources for applying evidence-based practice and research.
Support unit and organizational growth through shared governance.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, or read meeting minutes when unable to attend.
Practice in accordance with the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association scope and standards, Quality Caring framework, and Lowell General Hospital’s professional practice model.
May assume charge nurse functions in collaboration with unit leadership.
Precept and mentor newly hired staff and nursing students.