Registered Nurse, RN - Mother Infant Unit

Tufts Medicine

1d • $38 - $68

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, assesses and plans patient care, implements and evaluates individualized plans, and performs clinical support tasks within the scope of practice. The position requires a nursing license and may direct the work of lower-level professionals or manage processes and programs.

This role is in the Mother Infant Unit and is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the night shift, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. 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 of RN experience; Level II is 12 months to less than 3 years; Level III is 3 to less than 8 years; and Level IV is 8 years of RN experience.

The RN conducts and documents clinical assessments; develops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of care; adapts care using professional nursing judgment; manages and delegates patient assignments; educates patients and families; supports informed decisions and advance directives; revises plans as patient status changes; and develops discharge plans using referrals and community resources. The RN also contributes to performance improvement and evidence-based practice, supports and precepts new staff, pursues professional development, and participates in departmental committees as needed.

Requirements

• Massachusetts RN licensure.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• At least one year of RN experience is required.
• Experience requirements vary by pathway level: Level I, less than 12 months; Level II, 12 months to less than 3 years; Level III, 3 to less than 8 years; Level IV, 8 years.
• Department-specific certifications relevant to the department and type of patient care may be required.
• 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 plans of care.
• 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 patient and family 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 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.
• Provide direct nursing care to patients and families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Clinical mobility tracks
• Free parking
• Comprehensive Total Rewards package supporting health, financial security, and career growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed