Registered Nurse, RN - R4 Med Surg

Tufts Medicine•Lowell, MA

1d•$38 - $68

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with physician orders and established policies, procedures, and practices. The RN independently assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for an assigned group of patients, using professional judgment and the nursing process to support each patient’s plan of care. The role also includes clinical support tasks within the scope of practice and may involve directing the work of other lower-level professionals or managing processes and programs. This position is on the R4 Med Surg Unit at the Saints Campus. The Community RN Career Direct Care Pathway has four placement levels based on a nurse’s minimum experience, education, and qualifications: Level I (less than 12 months of RN experience), Level II (12 months to less than 3 years), Level III (3 years to less than 8 years), and Level IV (8 years of RN experience). The position is full-time at 36 hours per week, on the day shift from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tufts Medicine describes its total rewards package as supporting employees’ health, financial security, and career growth. Compensation offers are based on relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity. The stated base pay range is $37.50–$68.47, based on full-time equivalent.

Requirements

Massachusetts RN licensure.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Experience appropriate to the assigned RN 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 certifications relevant to the department and type of patient care may be required.

Responsibilities

Participate in and maintain awareness of performance improvement initiatives.
Evaluate and integrate evidence-based practice and research into clinical practice.
Conduct and document accurate clinical assessments.
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
Use professional nursing judgment to tailor care plans to assessed patient needs.
Manage patient assignments and delegate effectively according to patient needs and team members’ skills.
Develop and document comprehensive education plans for patients and families, using appropriate resources.
Support patients’ and families’ rights, including informed decisions and advance directives.
Continually evaluate and revise care plans in response to changes in patients’ health status.
Develop comprehensive discharge plans using appropriate resources and referrals, including community resources.
Support new staff members and help facilitate their transition into the unit.
Guide departmental staff’s professional growth through precepting.
Identify learning needs and pursue appropriate education for professional development.
Participate in departmental committees as needed.