Registered Nurse, RN - D3 Med Surg/Intermediate Care Unit, Part Time

Tufts Medicine•Lowell, MA

1d•$38 - $68•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices. The role provides professional nursing care in accordance with physician orders and assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for an assigned group of patients, within the nurse’s scope of practice and as directed by the patient’s plan of care. This position is in the D3 Intermediate Care Unit at the Main Campus. It is a part-time role scheduled for 24 hours on the night shift, with weekend and holiday work required. Placement in the Community RN Career Direct Care Pathway is 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 to less than 8 years), or Level IV (8 years of RN experience). The nurse conducts assessments, develops and revises individualized care and discharge plans, educates patients and families, and coordinates care using appropriate resources. The role also includes supporting and precepting staff, participating in professional development and departmental committees, and contributing to evidence-based practice and performance improvement. The position requires Massachusetts RN licensure and current Basic Life Support certification. Department-specific certifications may also be required. The work involves prolonged standing and walking, occasional lifting and turning of patients, other occasional physical movements, and exposure to infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, and possible carcinogenic chemicals. The role requires manual dexterity and the visual and aural acuity needed to monitor patient care. The stated pay range is $37.50–$68.47, based on full-time equivalent. Individual offers consider relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity. Tufts Medicine describes its Total Rewards package as supporting health, financial security, and career growth.

Requirements

Massachusetts RN licensure.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Department-specific certifications relevant to the department and type of patient care may be required.
RN experience according to the applicable Career Direct Care Pathway level.
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).

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 patients’ assessed needs.
Manage patient assignments and delegate effectively based on patient needs and team members’ skills.
Develop and document educational plans for patients and families using appropriate resources.
Support patients’ and families’ rights, informed decisions, and advance directives.
Evaluate and revise care plans as patients’ health status changes.
Develop discharge plans using appropriate resources, referrals, and community resources.
Support new staff members and help facilitate their transition into the unit.
Precept staff and guide their professional growth.
Identify learning needs and pursue appropriate professional development.
Participate in departmental committees as needed.