Registered Nurse, RN - Endoscopy

Tufts Medicine

5d • $38 - $75

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Endoscopy provides professional nursing care and identified clinical support tasks in accordance with physician orders, established policies, procedures, and practices. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for patients in a complex care area, using nursing judgment to individualize care and support each patient’s plan of care. The role requires a nursing license and may direct lower-level professionals or manage processes and programs.

The position is 30 hours per week, working days and evenings, with call required. The Community RN Career Direct Care Pathway has four levels based on minimum experience, education, and qualifications: Level I (0 to less than 12 months of RN experience), Level II (12 months to less than 3 years), Level III (3 to less than 8 years), and Level IV (8 years of RN experience).

Requirements

• Massachusetts RN licensure.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• At least 1 year of RN experience; experience requirements also depend on the applicable career pathway level.
• Strong critical care background.
• 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, which may be required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in and maintains awareness of performance improvement initiatives.
• Evaluates and integrates evidence-based practice and research into clinical practice.
• Conducts and documents accurate clinical assessments.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized patient plans of care.
• Uses professional nursing judgment to individualize care based on assessment of patient needs.
• Manages patient assignments by delegating effectively according to patient needs and team members’ skills.
• Develops and documents comprehensive educational plans for patients and families using appropriate resources.
• Supports patient and family rights, informed decisions, and advance directives.
• Continually evaluates and revises care plans in response to changes in patients’ health status.
• Develops comprehensive discharge plans using appropriate resources, referrals, and community resources.
• Supports new staff members and helps facilitate their transition into the unit.
• Guides department staff’s professional growth through precepting.
• Identifies learning needs and seeks appropriate education for professional development.
• Participates in departmental committees as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and benefits starting on day one.
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed