Registered Nurse, RN, M3, Medsurg

Position: Registered Nurse, RN, M3, Medsurg- New Competitive Pay!
Job Overview The RN independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices.

Location:

M3
- Medical Surgical Unit
- Main Campus

Hours:

36 Hours
- Full Time

Shift: Nights: 7:00PM-7:00AM
- Weekends and Holidays Required Unit

Summary:

M3 serves as the hospital’s orthopedic center, and has been recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield as a center of distinction. The unit’s primary focus is orthopedics as we care for over one thousand total joint replacements annually. This unit also specializes in spine care, and orthopedic trauma. M3 consists of 26 private rooms and care for the aforementioned orthopedic population, as well as adult acute care patients who have a wide variety of diagnoses and co-morbidities providing comprehensive care according to the scope of care defined by the organization and Massachusetts state regulations.

The Community RN Career Direct Care Pathway placement is comprised of four levels based on a RN’s minimum experience, education, and qualifications.

Level I - 0 – Less than 12 Months of RN Experience.

Level II - 12 Months
- Less than 3 Years of RN Experience.

Level III - 3 Years
- Less than 8 Years of RN Experience.

Level IV - 8 Years of RN Experience.

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.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Massachusetts RN Licensure.
2. 12 Months
- Less than 3 Years of RN Experience.
3. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
4. Department Specific:
Certification(s) relevant to the department and the type of patient care being provided may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Physical Requirements:

1. Occasional lifting of 30-35 lbs and turning patients.
2. Prolonged standing and walking.
3. Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting.
4. Exposure to infectious disease and possible carcinogenic chemicals.
5. Exposure of blood-borne pathogens.
6. Requires fine manual dexterity to lift and maneuver patients.
7. Requires visual and aural acuity necessary to monitor patient care.

Skills & Abilities:
1. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team.
2. Knowledge of and application of the nursing process.

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.

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