Registered Nurse, RN - Progressive Care Unit

Tufts Medicine • Lowell, MA

5d • $38 - $68

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices. The role includes assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for an assigned group of patients, and providing professional nursing care and clinical support within the scope of practice and in alignment with physician orders and each patient’s plan of care. The RN may direct the work of lower-level professionals or manage processes and programs.

The Community RN Career Direct Care Pathway has four levels based on minimum RN experience, education, and qualifications: Level I (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 role is 36 hours full-time, with a day/evening shift from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and required weekend and holiday rotation.

Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community for more than 125 years and is a four-time Magnet-recognized community hospital. It is part of Tufts Medicine, a healthcare system focused on reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge, pioneering discovery, and creating an equitable and frictionless healthcare experience.

Requirements

• Massachusetts RN licensure.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience appropriate to the assigned career pathway level: Level I, 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).

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 based on patient needs.
• Manage patient assignments and delegate effectively based on patient needs and team members’ skills.
• Develop and document patient and family education plans using appropriate resources.
• Support patient and family rights, informed decisions, and advance directives.
• Continually evaluate and revise care plans in response to changes in patient health status.
• Develop discharge plans using appropriate resources, referrals, and community resources.
• Support new staff members and 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.

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