Registered Nurse, RN - ICU-G

Tufts Medicine•Lowell, MA

4d•$38 - $75•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Complex Care independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in a complex care area in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices. The role is located at Main Campus in ICU-G and is scheduled for 36 hours on nights. Weekends and holidays are required. Placement in the Community RN Career Direct Care Pathway is based on minimum RN experience, education, and qualifications: Level I is less than 12 months; Level II is 12 months to less than 3 years; Level III is 3 years to less than 8 years; and Level IV is 8 years of RN experience. The nurse conducts and documents clinical assessments, develops and evaluates individualized care plans, and uses professional judgment to adapt care to patient needs and changes in health status. The role includes patient and family education, discharge planning, delegation and management of assigned patient care, support for new staff and colleagues’ professional growth, and participation in professional development and departmental committees. The position requires Massachusetts RN licensure and current Basic Life Support certification. Department-specific certifications relevant to the type of patient care may also be required. Experience requirements vary by pathway level. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.

Requirements

Massachusetts RN licensure.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Experience based on the applicable pathway level: Level I, less than 12 months; Level II, 12 months to less than 3 years; Level III, 3 years to less than 8 years; Level IV, 8 years of RN experience.
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 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 individualize care based on assessment of patient needs.
Manage the assigned patient caseload, delegating effectively according to patient needs and team members’ skills.
Develop and document comprehensive education plans for patients and families, using appropriate resources.
Support patient and family rights, including informed decisions and advance directives.
Continually evaluate and revise care plans as patients’ health status changes.
Develop comprehensive discharge plans using appropriate resources, referrals, and community resources.
Support new staff members and facilitate their transition into the unit.
Guide department staff’s professional growth through precepting.
Identify learning needs and seek appropriate education for professional development.
Participate in departmental committees as needed.