Registered Nurse, RN - ICU 1 (36 Hour Nights 6:45pm-7:15am)

Tufts Medicine • Lowell, MA

3d • $38 - $75 • Onsite

About The Position

The RN independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices. The role provides professional and nonprofessional nursing care in accordance with physician orders, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for an assigned group of patients and carrying out clinical support tasks within the scope of practice to achieve each patient’s plan of care. The position requires a nursing license and is based in ICU-1 at the Main Campus. The schedule is nights, evenings, and weekends/holidays.

Requirements

• Massachusetts RN licensure.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience appropriate to the assigned career level: Level I, less than 12 months; Level II, 12 months to less than 3 years; Level III, 3 years to less than 8 years; 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).
• Department-specific certifications relevant to the department and type of patient care may be required.

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 individualize care plans according to patient needs.
• Manage patient assignments and delegate effectively based on patient needs and team members’ skills.
• Develop and document comprehensive educational plans for patients and families, using appropriate resources.
• Support patients’ and families’ informed decisions and 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 help 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.

Benefits

• Clinical Advancement Program with advancement opportunities and financial rewards.
• Competitive salaries and benefits.
• Paid certification and educational opportunities, including BLS, ACLS, CPI, and ECCO CCRN review courses.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
• Shared governance and opportunities to participate in unit-based or other councils.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Clinical mobility tracks.
• 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