Registered Nurse, RN - ICU 1

Tufts Medicine • Lowell, MA

2d • $38 - $75 • 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 and clinical support within the nurse’s scope of practice, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for an assigned group of patients. The nurse uses professional judgment to individualize care, support patient and family education, and coordinate discharge planning. The Community RN Career Direct Care Pathway has four levels based on minimum RN experience, education, and qualifications: 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), and Level IV (8 years). This position is located in the ICU-1 at the Main Campus. Rotating day and night shifts and weekend and holiday work are required.

Requirements

• Massachusetts RN licensure.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience appropriate to the selected 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), 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.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements, including occasional lifting of 30–35 pounds, turning and maneuvering patients, and prolonged standing and walking.
• Ability to perform duties requiring fine manual dexterity and the visual and aural acuity needed to monitor patient care.
• Ability to work with exposure to infectious disease, potentially carcinogenic chemicals, and blood-borne pathogens.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Department-relevant certification(s), which may be required depending on the department and type of patient care.

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 each patient’s individualized plan of care.
• Use professional nursing judgment to tailor care plans to patients’ assessed needs.
• Manage assigned patients and delegate effectively based on patient needs and team members’ skills.
• Develop and document comprehensive patient and family education plans using appropriate resources.
• Support patient and family rights, informed decisions, and advance directives.
• Continually evaluate and revise care plans as patients’ health status changes.
• Develop comprehensive discharge plans using appropriate resources and referrals, including community resources.
• Support new staff members and facilitate their transition into the unit.
• Guide department staff’s professional growth through precepting.
• Identify professional development needs and pursue appropriate 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