Registered Nurse, RN - D3 Med Surg/Intermediate Care Unit

Tufts Medicine•Lowell, MA

5d•$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 plans for patient needs, implements and evaluates individualized care plans, and performs clinical support tasks within the scope of practice. The Community RN Career Direct Care Pathway has four levels based on a nurse’s 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). The position is located in the D3 Intermediate Care Unit at the Main Campus, with a 36-hour day-shift schedule and required weekend and holiday work. The role requires Massachusetts RN licensure and current Basic Life Support certification. Department- and patient-care-relevant certifications may also be required. Experience requirements vary by career-pathway level. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred. The role includes patient and family education, discharge planning, collaboration with the healthcare team, and support for staff development.

Requirements

Massachusetts RN licensure.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Experience appropriate to the assigned career-pathway level (Level I: 0 to 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).
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, where 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 plans of care.
Use professional nursing judgment to individualize care based on patient needs.
Manage patient assignments and delegate effectively based on 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.
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 staff professional growth through precepting.
Identify professional development needs and seek appropriate education.
Participate in departmental committees as needed.