Sobre este puesto de Registered Nurse, RN - Radiation Oncology, Per Diem en Tufts Medicine
Job Overview
The RN Complex Care provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices in a complex care area.
Hours: Per Diem
(ideally hoping the candidate can train for a few days per week to start!)
Location: Lowell General Hospital, Main Campus. Radiation Oncology Dept.
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Massachusetts RN Licensure.
2. 0 – Less than 12 Months of RN Experience.
3. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
4. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification.
5. 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).
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.
1. Participates in and maintains awareness of performance improvement initiates.
2. Conscientiously evaluates and integrates evidence-based practice and research into clinical practice.
3. Conducts and documents accurate clinical assessments.
4. Develops, implements, and evaluates the patient’s individualized plan of care.
5. Manages own patient assignment by delegating effectively based on patient needs and skills of team members.
6. Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources, and documents according to department standards.
7. Recognizes patient/family rights through support of their informed decisions and advanced directives.
8. Continually evaluates and revises the care plan according to changes in the patient’s health status.
9. Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources.
10. Supports the development of new staff members and helps facilitate their transition into unit.
11. Participates in professional development by identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate education.
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.
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:
$37.50 - $56.41
based on full-time equivalent
