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Registered Nurse, RN - Hematology/Oncology

Tufts Medicine Boston, MA
$43.01 - $70.95 / hour
Registered Nurse, RN - Hematology/Oncology Tufts Medical Center is a world-renowned academic medical center that has been caring for patients across New England for more than 200 years. As the principal teaching hospital of Tufts University School of Medicine and a nationally respected research institution, we are known for delivering groundbreaking, patient-centered care across more than 100 specialties and services, from primary care to our Level I Trauma Center to the region’s leading heart transplant program. Nurses are at the heart of that mission. As a Magnet® designated organization, Tufts Medical Center offers nurses the opportunity to practice at the highest level grounded in teamwork, clinical inquiry, and a culture of continuous improvement. We are committed to advancing nursing through evidence-based care, shared decision-making, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration. Nurses at Tufts MC are deeply integrated into all aspects of clinical care and operations. Whether providing high-acuity specialty care or leading quality and safety initiatives, our nurses are respected as full partners in care delivery and innovation. Their insight drives progress. Their expertise shapes outcomes. Nurses are supported through strong peer networks, diverse clinical experiences, and opportunities for professional development. Professional growth is expected, encouraged, and championed. At Tufts Medical Center, nursing isn’t just supported but integral to who we are. Join us and be part of a team that’s leading with purpose and redefining what’s possible in healthcare. North 8 is a 26-bed unit treating Bone Marrow Transplant and Hematology and Oncology patients. The patients have a general diagnosis of leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, sickle cell disease, solid tumor cancers, immune disorders, palliative care, and other hematologic malignancies. All disease related care for these case types is performed on the unit, including blood product support and administration of chemotherapy. The unit provides care for allogenic bone marrow transplants (including CAR-T therapy, umbilical cord blood transplant, matched unrelated donors and Haplo donors) and autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplant patients. The unit participates in infusional therapy for clinical trials as they relate to inpatient status. Patients receive Bipap, Cpap, High flow O2, telemetry, negative pressure dressings, specialty beds, PCA therapy. Position/Job Title: Flex RN D/R - Rotating Shifts, 36 Hours Home Department: North 8 - Hematology/Oncology Job Profile Summary ​This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Clinical Nurse duties: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care needs of a designated group of patients or provides nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patient’s plan of care as directed. Provides professional nursing care to patients. Requires a nursing license. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Typically responsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems. Job Overview The professional registered nurse possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary for the delivery and management of patient care from admission through discharge. The professional registered nurse is knowledgeable of current trends in healthcare including but not limited to advances in technology, pharmacology, treatment care modalities, quality and patient safety. The professional registered nurse serves as a patient and family advocate while facilitating a cooperative and collaborative environment among all health care providers. The professional registered nurse is responsible for the planning, delivery and management of patient/family centered care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice embedded in research, evidence based practice and/or best practices. The professional registered nurse at Tufts Medical Center provides clinical excellence, which fosters and supports an environment central to our patient and family centered model of care. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Registered Nurse (RN) license. 2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) 2. Specialty Nursing certifications. 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 : $43.01 - $70.95 based on full-time equivalent
RN Manager/Supervisor Other
Tufts Medicine

Clinical Nurse Leader, RN - Endoscopy

Tufts Medicine Boston, MA
$47.30 - $78.04 / hour
Clinical Nursing Leader, RN - Endoscopy Tufts Medical Center is a world-renowned academic medical center that has been caring for patients across New England for more than 200 years. As the principal teaching hospital of Tufts University School of Medicine and a nationally respected research institution, we are known for delivering groundbreaking, patient-centered care across more than 100 specialties and services, from primary care to our Level I Trauma Center to the region’s leading heart transplant program. Nurses are at the heart of that mission. As a Magnet designated organization, Tufts Medical Center offers nurses the opportunity to practice at the highest level grounded in teamwork, clinical inquiry, and a culture of continuous improvement. We are committed to advancing nursing through evidence-based care, shared decision-making, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration. Nurses at Tufts MC are deeply integrated into all aspects of clinical care and operations. Whether providing high-acuity specialty care or leading quality and safety initiatives, our nurses are respected as full partners in care delivery and innovation. Their insight drives progress. Their expertise shapes outcomes. Nurses are supported through strong peer networks, diverse clinical experiences, and opportunities for professional development. Professional growth is expected, encouraged, and championed. Schedule: 30 Hours per Week, Day/Evening Shifts Job Profile Summary ​This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Clinical Nurse duties: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care needs of a designated group of patients or provides nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patient’s plan of care as directed. Provides professional nursing care to patients. Requires a nursing license. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Typically responsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems. Job Overview This position plans, organizes and oversees daily clinical and administrative operations of designated unit/program or service. Prepares staff schedules, requests and allocates resources and facilitates coordination of care/services to meet patient care and operational requirements. This position ensures that patient care is aligned with the goals, mission and vision of hospital. Supervises and evaluates nursing and support personnel and participates in selection of new hires. Leads and/or participates in hospital, departmental and multidisciplinary teams, committees, councils and special projects. This individual is a critical member of the nursing leadership team promoting high standards of nursing practice. The will demonstrate and support a Magnet culture. This leader adheres to and holds others accountable to the Board of Registration in Nursing rules and regulations, ANA scope and standards of nursing, the ANA code of ethics for nursing, hospital policies and procedures and other regulatory stipulations. Job Description Minimum Qualifications: 1. Three (3) years of demonstrated clinical nursing practice including progressive leadership responsibilities. 2. Registered Nurse (RN) License. 3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified. 4. Certifications (i.e. ACLS, PALS) relevant to the department and type of care being provided may be required. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). 2. Specialty Nursing certifications. 3. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required for ICU, ED, PACU, and Cardiac intervential unit. 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. Contributes to an environment that facilitates the development of clinical expertise of staff via role modeling, teaching, and coaching/mentoring. 2. Uses knowledge and expertise to identify potential problems and/or resources for patients and families. 3. Ensures all staff maintain competency-based practice based upon patient population. 4. Utilizes an ongoing process of questioning and evaluating practice and providing informed practice. Creates practice changes through research utilization and experiential learning. 5. Anticipates and identifies opportunities to apply evidence based practice. 6. Develops and implements a process improvement plan for area(s) of responsibility. 7. Maintains and develops clinical knowledge, judgment and skills. 8. Proposes topics to explore and participates in nursing research. 9. Supervises unit/department personnel by evaluating work performance, providing guidance and timely feedback based on outcome measures. 10. Maintains a working knowledge of clinical and patient satisfaction initiatives, key performance indicators, standards of nursing practice and outcomes of patient care. 11. Practices a constellation of nursing activities that are responsive to the uniqueness of the person that creates a compassionate and therapeutic environment, with the aim of promoting comfort and preventing unnecessary suffering. Includes but not limited to vigilance, engagement and responsiveness of caregivers, including family and healthcare personnel. 12. Identifies need to coordinate patient care conferences to help ensure best caring practices and outcomes for patients and families. 13. Participates in interdisciplinary rounds to address, patient/family needs, and discharge planning. 14. Fosters patient, family, and professional relationships that are reciprocal and synergistic, characterized by mutual respect and professional growth. 15. Sensitivity to recognize, appreciate, and incorporate differences and preferences into the provision of care. Differences include but are not limited to cultural differences and preferences, gender, sexual orientation, religion, race, ethnicity, lifestyle, socioeconomic status, age and values. 16. Identifies issues arising from individual differences and develops awareness of these issues in nursing staff, medical staff, and other healthcare providers. 17. Role models, teaches and/or provides age specific and developmentally appropriate patient care in accordance with established guidelines and scope of practice. 18. Identifies and encourages resolution of conflicts between others without making any party feel diminished. 19. Respects, appreciates and supports the diversity of ideas, thoughts, and competencies among staff, peers, colleagues and customers. 20. Advocates and represents the concerns of the patient/family/community; serving as a moral agent in identifying and helping to resolve ethical and clinical concerns within the clinical setting. 21. Advocates on behalf of the nursing staff to represent the concerns of patients/families/staff. 22. Works in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to balance interventions with values that emphasize quality of life, consumer choice, risk benefit decisions, access to care, and integrity of human life. 23. Supports an ethical foundation for professional practice and patient care. 24. Supports proactive identification and addressing of ethical issues through a systematic process utilizing the ethics advisory committee as needed. 25. Promotes healthcare at the local, state, national, and/or international level. 26. Takes professional risks by demonstrating commitment to issues and values he/she truly believe in. 27. Supports staff in the delivery of appropriate patient/family education. 28. Evaluates the effectiveness of patient/family education and identifies opportunities for improvement. 29. Monitors the learning needs of staff and communicates opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills. 30. Serves as an expert and role model or mentor for professional practice. 31. Identifies avenues to pursue own professional growth. 32. Provides constructive feedback, support and resources to enable the nursing staff to develop skills and abilities. 33. Demonstrates awareness of self and other’s communication style and adjusts to meet the needs of the situation. 34. Inspires and motivates oneself and staff to pursue advanced education and/or certification. 35. Encourages others to become an active member of professional organizations. 36. Supports staff’s professional and personal growth. 37. Encourages staff to seek clinical advancement via the Professional Recognition Program. 38. Engages self and others in self-development appraisal on a regular basis identifying areas of strength as well as areas for personal/professional development. 39. Promotes and encourages others (patients/families/healthcare providers/community) to achieve optimal and realistic patient goals. Collaboration involved interdisciplinary work with colleagues and the ability to negotiate and resolve conflict. 40. Role models, teaches, and/or mentors professional leadership and accountability for nursing’s role within the health care team. 41. Leads and/or participates in departmental and hospital programs, committees, and/or special projects to achieve desired outcomes. 42. Improves the quality of care through shared governance principles. 43. Communicates important information via shift to shift huddles. 44.Recognizes, responds, and provides follow-up on issues, concerns, and suggestions on behalf of the patient population and staff. 45. Provides timely follow-up on critical incidents/sentinel events. 46. Assumes accountability for daily operations at the unit level. 47. On a daily basis allocates resources and coordinates services to optimize patient care and services. 48. Provides input in developing and monitoring operating and capital budget; implements strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs. 49. Recognizes the potential impact of change on all people involved. 50. Keeps current on regulatory issues and trends and employs strategies to meet standards in a proactive manner. Physical Requirements: 1. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing and walking. 2. Lifts, positions, pushes and / or transfers patients. 3. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching. 4. Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases. 5. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. 6. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. 7. Handles emergency and crisis situations. Skills & Abilities: 1. Clinical reasoning, which includes clinical decision-making, critical thinking, and a global grasp of the situation, coupled with nursing skills acquired through a process of integrating formal and experiential knowledge. 2. Ability to facilitate patient, family and staff learning across the care continuum. Contributes to a learning environment characterized by safe discourse, mentoring and team development. 3. Demonstrated leadership abilities; able to work under stressful situations; possesses good oral and written communication skills and is able to effectively work in a changing environment. 4. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team 5. Excels at demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients in the relevant area of nursing practice 6. Ability to be flexible, organized and function well under stressful situations. 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 : $47.30 - $78.04 based on full-time equivalent
RN Oncology Other
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Registered Nurse, RN - Oncology Care Unit (OCU)

Tufts Medicine Lowell, MA
$37.50 - $68.47 / hour
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. Location: Oncology Care Unit - Main Campus Hours: 36 Hours - Day Shift, weekends/holidays required Job Profile Summary This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Clinical Nurse duties: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care needs of a designated group of patients or provides nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patient’s plan of care as directed. Provides professional nursing care to patients. Requires a nursing license. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. Job Overview The RN independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices. Job Description Minimum Qualifications: 1. Massachusetts RN Licensure. 2. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. 3. Department Specific: Certification(s) relevant to the department and the type of patient care being provided may be required. 4. Experience based on level (I, II, III, or IV). 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. Uses professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient's needs. 6. Manages own patient assignment by delegating and effectively based on patient needs and skills of team members. 7. Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources, and documents according to department standards. 8. Recognizes patient/family rights through support of their informed decisions and advanced directives. 9. Continually evaluates and revises the care plan according to changes in the patient’s health status. 10.Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources. 11. Supports the development of new staff members and helps facilitate their transition into unit. 12. Guides the professional growth of department staff through precepting. 13. Participates in professional development by identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate education. 14. Participates in departmental committees as needed. 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 - $68.47 based on full-time equivalent
LPN Full-time
Tufts Medicine

LPN - Surgical Day Care - Full-Time (Days) 32hrs/week

Tufts Medicine Lowell, MA
$30 - $33.59 / hour
Lowell General Hospital is seeking an LPN to join our Surgical Day Care Team! ​This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following duties: Functions as part of the health care team in providing safe and effective therapy for assigned patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care. Requires an LPN license. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. An entry level role that applies broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education. May require the following proficiency: work is closely supervised, problems faced are not typically difficult or complex, and explains facts, policies and practices related to job area. Job Overview The LPN Outpatient works under the direction of the registered nurse and utilizes the nursing process in the planning, implementing and evaluation of nursing care to the patient. This role collaborates with other members of the team in providing health information within the framework of supportive and restorative care. The LPN Outpatient may collect data on the health status of the patient, in conjunction with other members of the health care team, for the identification of health goals. The LPN Outpatient assures care for patient and families that is reflective of the organization's core values. The Licensed Practical Nurse is knowledgeable about and supportive of the primary nursing model. Hours: 32 hours per week 9am-530pm (4 days per week) No weekends and No holiday requirements. Location: Lowell General Main Campus Minimum Qualifications: 1. Massachusetts's Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). 2. Experience is dependent upon unit requirements and needs. 3. Basic Life Support Certification. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program. 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. Applies the skill necessary to implement the medical/nursing plan of care, nursing interventions, medication administration, and procedures necessary for the care of the patient under the direction of the Registered Nurse. 2. Provides direct patient care within the primary nursing model to ensure continuity of care for all patients within their caseload in a safe efficient manner maintaining the patient's rights and dignity at all times. 3. Performs technical aspects of patient care (medications, treatments, etc.) safely, according to the established policies and procedures and Nurse Practice Act. 4. Assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Documents pain management. 5. Communicates all changes in the patient's condition immediately to the Registered Nurse. 6. Bases all nursing interventions on pathophysiological and psychosocial rationale. Delivers care in a fiscally responsible manner. 7. Establishes a positive relationship with the patient and family. Introduces self to patients and families as the patient's nurse. Provides teaching and counseling for patients/families according to their needs and ability to understand. Documents teaching on the appropriate teaching tool. 8. Reviews/educates the discharged patient and family to ADL's, medications, treatments, and provides appropriate discharge instruction sheet(s). 9. Documents all nursing interventions and the patient's response in the medical record for all assigned patients. 10. Delegates responsibilities to others with an understanding of their roles, knowledge and capabilities. 11. Participates in performance improvement activities as requested, utilizing performance improvement principles to support and improve patient care. 12. Holds self accountable for professional practice and presents self in a calm and professional manner. Keeps current with changing practices and interventions in patient care through lifelong learning. 13. Maintains a collaborative work relationship with peers and colleagues in order to create a positive work environment. 14. Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person (i.e., physicians, clinical manager, or charge nurse) and records those observations accurately and concisely. Physical Requirements: 1. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking. 2. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer patients and equipment. 3. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching. 4. Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise and possible exposure to radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc. 5. Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases and other transmissible infections. 6. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. 7. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. 8. Handle emergency and crisis situations. 9. Subjected to irregular hours. 10. May have contact with hazardous materials. Skills & Abilities: 1. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team. 2. Knowledge and application of the nursing process to implement a nursing plan of care. 3. Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. 4. Demonstrates the skills and knowledge to provide care to the age groups of the population served including: Knowledge of growth and development; Ability to interpret age specific data and response to care; and provide age-appropriate communication. 5. Demonstrates essential knowledge of pharmacology/medications in administering drugs and monitoring the patient's response. 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. Magnet Designation: The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) honored Lowell General Hospital with Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing care, our fourth designation achieved in March 2025! The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes healthcare organizations dedicated to nursing excellence, professionalism, and patient-focused care. It is the highest level of recognition an organization can receive for providing the very best quality in patient care. Only nine percent of hospitals in the United States have achieved Magnet status and fewer than one percent of hospitals have achieved a fourth consecutive Magnet designation. 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 : $30.00 - $33.59 based on full-time equivalent
LPN Outpatient Other
Tufts Medicine

LPN/RN - Endocrine Clinic

Tufts Medicine Medford, MA
$30 - $33.59 / hour
We are looking for an LPN or RN candidate for Endocrinology and Diabetes! Hours: 40 hours weekly, Monday-Friday 7am-330pm with flexibility during office hours. Location: Lawrence Memorial Hospital – Endocrine Clinic, 170 Governors Ave Suite 200 2nd Floor, Medford MA 02155. Preferred : IV Therapy and Infusion experience preferred. Job Profile Summary ​ This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders . In addition, this role focuses on performing the following duties: Functions as part of the health care team in providing safe and effective therapy for assigned patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care. Requires an LPN license . A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs . The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education . An entry level role that applies broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education . May require the following proficiency : work is closely supervised, problems faced are not typically difficult or complex, and explains facts, policies and practices related to job area. Job Overview The LPN Outpatient works under the direction of the registered nurse and utilizes the nursing process in the planning, implementing and evaluation of nursing care to the patient . This role collaborates with other members of the team in providing health information within the framework of supportive and restorative care. The LPN Outpatient may collect data on the health status of the patient, in conjunction with other members of the health care team, for the identification of health goals. The LPN Outpatient assures care for patient and families that is reflective of the organization's core values. The Licensed Practical Nurse is knowledgeable about and supportive of the primary nursing model. Job Description Minimum Qualifications : 1 . Massachusetts's Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) . 2 . Experience is dependent upon unit requirements and needs . 3. Basic Life Support Certification. Preferred Qualifications : 1. Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program. 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. Applies the skill necessary to implement the medical/nursing plan of care, nursing interventions, medication administration, and procedures necessary for the care of the patient under the direction of the Registered Nurse. 2. Provides direct patient care within the primary nursing model to ensure continuity of care for all patients within their caseload in a safe efficient manner maintaining the patient's rights and dignity at all times . 3. Performs technical aspects of patient care (medications, treatments, etc.) safely, according to the established policies and procedures and Nurse Practice Act. 4. Assess and reassess pain . Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques . Documents pain management. 5. Communicates all changes in the patient's condition immediately to the Registered Nurse. 6. Bases all nursing interventions on pathophysiological and psychosocial rationale. Delivers care in a fiscally responsible manner. 7. Establishes a positive relationship with the patient and family. Introduces self to patients and families as the patient's nurse. Provides teaching and counseling for patients/families according to their needs and ability to understand. Documents teaching on the appropriate teaching tool . 8. Reviews/educates the discharged patient and family to ADL's, medications, treatments, and provides appropriate discharge instruction sheet(s). 9. Documents all nursing interventions and the patient's response in the medical record for all assigned patients. 10. Delegates responsibilities to others with an understanding of their roles, knowledge and capabilities. 11. Participates in performance improvement activities as requested , utilizing performance improvement principles to support and improve patient care . 12. Holds self accountable for professional practice and presents self in a calm and professional manner. Keeps current with changing practices and interventions in patient care through lifelong learning. 13. Maintains a collaborative work relationship with peers and colleagues in order to create a positive work environment. 14. Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person (i.e., physicians, clinical manager, or charge nurse) and records those observations accurately and concisely. Physical Requirements: 1. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking . 2. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer patients and equipment . 3. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching . 4. Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise and possible exposure to radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc. 5. Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases and other transmissible infections . 6. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances . 7. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations . 8. Handle emergency and crisis situations . 9. Subjected to irregular hours . 10. May have contact with hazardous materials . Skills & Abilities: 1. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team. 2. Knowledge and application of the nursing process to implement a nursing plan of care. 3. Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. 4. Demonstrates the skills and knowledge to provide care to the age groups of the population served including: Knowledge of growth and development; Ability to interpret age specific data and response to care; and provide age-appropriate communication. 5. Demonstrates essential knowledge of pharmacology/medications in administering drugs and monitoring the patient's response. 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 : $30.00 - $33.59 based on full-time equivalent
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