Registered Nurse, RN - Labor & Delivery

Tufts Medicine•Lowell, MA

5d•$38 - $75

About The Position

The RN Complex Care independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices in a complex care area. The role focuses on providing nursing care in accordance with physician orders and includes assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care needs of a designated group of patients. The nurse provides professional nursing care and clinical support within the scope of practice to achieve each patient’s plan of care. The role includes responsibility for managing patient assignments, coordinating care, educating patients and families, planning for discharge, supporting new staff, and contributing to professional development and departmental activities. The Community RN Career Direct Care Pathway has four levels based on minimum RN experience, education, and qualifications: Level I (0 to less than 12 months), Level II (12 months to less than 3 years), Level III (3 to less than 8 years), and Level IV (8 years).

Requirements

Massachusetts RN licensure.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Experience appropriate to the assigned career pathway level (I, II, III, or IV).
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and the healthcare team.
Knowledge of and ability to apply the nursing process.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Department-specific certification(s) relevant to the department and patient care may be required.

Responsibilities

Participates in and maintains awareness of performance improvement initiatives.
Evaluates and integrates evidence-based practice and research into clinical practice.
Conducts and documents accurate clinical assessments.
Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized patient plans of care.
Uses professional nursing judgment to individualize care plans based on patient needs.
Manages patient assignments and delegates effectively based on patient needs and team members’ skills.
Develops and documents comprehensive education plans for patients and families, using appropriate resources.
Supports patient and family rights, informed decisions, and advance directives.
Evaluates and revises care plans as patients’ health status changes.
Develops discharge plans using appropriate resources and referrals, including community resources.
Supports new staff members and helps facilitate their transition into the unit.
Guides department staff’s professional growth through precepting.
Identifies learning needs and seeks appropriate professional education.
Participates in departmental committees as needed.