Registered Nurse, RN - D4 Cardiac Step Down

Tufts Medicine•Lowell, MA

1d•$38 - $68

About The Position

The RN II independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices. D4 is a 30-bed intermediate care/stepdown unit primarily serving cardiac patients who need cardiac catheterizations; care after STEMI, angioplasty, or pacemaker insertion; or treatment for NSTEMI, CHF, atrial fibrillation, other cardiac arrhythmias, or hyper- or hypotension when ICU admission criteria are not met. The Community RN Career Direct Care Pathway has four levels based on minimum RN experience, education, and qualifications. Level II applies to nurses with 12 months to less than three years of RN experience. The role is full-time, 36 hours per week, on a night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM. Tufts Medicine describes its Total Rewards package as supporting employees’ health, financial security, and career growth. Pay is based on relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity. The stated pay range is $37.50–$68.47, based on full-time equivalent.

Requirements

Massachusetts RN licensure.
12 months to less than 3 years of RN experience.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Department-specific certification(s) 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 individualize care plans based on patient needs.
Manage patient assignments by delegating 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 to make informed decisions and establish advance directives.
Continually evaluate and revise care plans in response to changes in patients’ health status.
Develop comprehensive discharge plans using appropriate resources, referrals, and community resources.
Support new staff members and facilitate their transition into the unit.
Guide the professional growth of department staff through precepting.
Identify learning needs and pursue appropriate education for professional development.
Participate in departmental committees as needed.