Registered Nurse, RN - R4 Med Surg

Tufts Medicine•Lowell, MA

4d•$38 - $68•Onsite

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 manages care needs for an assigned group of patients, and contributes to achievement of each patient’s plan of care within the scope of practice. The RN uses clinical judgment to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care; coordinates care with patients, families, physicians, and the healthcare team; and may direct the work of other team members or manage clinical processes. Placement in the Community RN Career Direct Care Pathway is based on the RN’s minimum experience, education, and qualifications: Level I requires 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. This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week role on the R4 Med Surg Unit at the Saints Campus, with a day shift from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The position requires Massachusetts RN licensure and current Basic Life Support certification. Department-specific certifications may also be required. A BSN is preferred.

Requirements

Massachusetts RN licensure.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Experience appropriate to the assigned RN pathway level: Level I, 0 to less than 12 months; Level II, 12 months to less than 3 years; Level III, 3 years to less than 8 years; or Level IV, 8 years.
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 care plans.
Use professional nursing judgment to tailor care plans to patients’ assessed needs.
Manage the assigned patient workload, 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.
Continuously 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 help facilitate their transition into the unit.
Guide department staff’s professional growth through precepting.
Identify learning needs and pursue appropriate professional development and education.
Participate in departmental committees as needed.