Registered Nurse- Emergency Room, Nights (New Competitive Pay!)

Tufts Medicine • Lowell, MA

1d • Onsite

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 Main Campus Emergency Department sees 60,000 visits annually and has 50 licensed beds with 5 different care areas. It includes a Pediatric ED staffed with board-certified Emergency Medicine Pediatricians, a Behavioral Health section, and is a Verified American College of Surgeons Level 3 Trauma Center. The department also has a Certified Stroke Center, a Primary Angioplasty program, and a DPH SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) program. Our ER uses a multidisciplinary team of staff including: Registered Nurses, ED Techs, Mental Health Techs, Board Certified Emergency Department Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Respiratory Therapy, Phlebotomy, Radiology and CT Techs and Security staff.

Requirements

• Massachusetts RN Licensure.
• 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.
• Experience based on level (I, II, III, or IV).

Nice To Haves

• Level I - 0 – Less than 12 Months of RN Experience.
• Level II - 12 Months - Less than 3 Years of RN Experience.
• Level III - 3 Years - Less than 8 Years of RN Experience.
• Level IV - 8 Years of RN Experience.

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 plan of care based on assessment of the patient's needs.
• Manages own patient assignment by delegating and 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 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed