Registered Nurse, RN - Short Stay Unit - New Competitive Pay!

Tufts Medicine • Lowell, MA

1d • $38 - $68 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Short Stay Unit at Lowell General Hospital, a four-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital. As part of the Tufts Medicine healthcare system, the RN will contribute to providing complete, connected care. The role involves working with a diverse team to offer exceptional patient care and advance the system's vision of creating an equitable and frictionless healthcare experience. The hospital has served the Greater Lowell community for over 125 years and is part of a larger system with over 15,000 employees.

Requirements

• Massachusetts RN Licensure.
• 12 Months - Less than 3 Years of RN Experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Generous benefits to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level