Registered Nurse- RN, D3- New Competitive Pay!
Lowell, MA
General
Posted Jun 18
- Shift
- Rotating
- Hours a week
- 36
- Unit
- General
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Rotating · 36 hours
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Precepting expected
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
About this role
- New Competitive Pay!*
Job Overview
The RN II independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices.
- Hours: 36 Hours, Full-Time
- Shifts: Day Shift, Evenings and Nights Available
- Location: D3- Main Campus
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Job Description
Minimum
Qualifications
- Massachusetts RN Licensure.
- 12 Months - Less than 3 Years of RN Experience.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
- Department Specific: Certification(s) relevant to the department and the type of patient care being provided may be required.
Preferred
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Duties and
Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
- Participates in and maintains awareness of performance improvement initiates.
- Conscientiously evaluates and integrates evidence-based practice and research into clinical practice.
- Conducts and documents accurate clinical assessments.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates the patient’s individualized plan of care.
- Uses professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient's needs.
- Manages own patient assignment by delegating and effectively based on patient needs and skills of team members.
- Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources, and documents according to department standards.
- Recognizes patient/family rights through support of their informed decisions and advanced directives.
- Continually evaluates and revises the care plan according to changes in the patient’s health status.
- Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources.
- Supports the development of new staff members and helps facilitate their transition into unit.
- Guides the professional growth of department staff through precepting.
- Participates in professional development by identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate education.
- Participates in departmental committees as needed.
About Lowell General
For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a four-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.
About Tufts Medicine
A healthcare system that works Tufts Medicine is more than a health system — we’re a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery. Every team member plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world. Here, you’ll join an enthusiastic community that champions your growth and receive generous benefits to support you and your family’s well-being.
At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.
The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.
Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.
Pay Range
$37.18 - $47.41
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Requirements
- Massachusetts RN Licensure.
- 12 Months - Less than 3 Years of RN Experience.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
- Department Specific: Certification(s) relevant to the department and the type of patient care being provided may be required.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Place
- City
- Lowell, MA
- Median rent
- $1,625/mo
- Local household income
- $78,658/yr
- State price level
- 6% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Massachusetts index 105.8, where 100 is the national average.
Lowell blends restored mill-town grit with a lively arts scene along the Merrimack River. The Lowell National Historical Park anchors downtown, canals thread past brick factories reborn as lofts, and Tsongas Center keeps weekends busy. An affordable, walkable alternative to Boston for nurses seeking history, community, and easy commuter-rail access to the big city.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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Tufts Medicine is an integrated academic health system serving communities in Massachusetts, with the specified location in Lowell, MA. The system encompasses hospitals, a medical school, and affiliated physician practices, united under a unified 'One Team' culture. Nurses at Tufts…
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