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Clinical Coordinator Registered Nurse, RN

Tufts Medicine Lowell, MA
JOB DESCRIPTION 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 Home Care 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. An experienced level role that applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Works independently with general supervision, problems faced are difficult but typically not complex, and may influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices. Job Overview The position provides a supportive role to the clinical management team and performs a variety of duties in the coordination of the delivery of care to patients and families in their homes. Triages calls related to patient care, including physician orders, staff issues and other clinical issues. Job Description Minimum Qualifications: 1. Candidates must hold an active RN license in the state where services are provided and may not work in states where they are not licensed. If additional state licensure is required, it must be obtained within sixty (60) days. 2. Three (3) years of community health experience required or combination of at least one year of acute medical/surgical nursing experience and 2 years of home health experience required. 3. If hired prior to 9/28/2026, CPR Certification is required upon hire. If hired after 9/28/2026, BLS Certification is required within thirty (30) days of hire. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Prior experience in telephone triage preferred. 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. Hours: Full-Time, 40hours/week Location: Lowell, MA 1. Provides effective coordination of clinical services, consistent with the objectives of agency. 2. Works closely with clinical staff to provide necessary services for patients and families in a timely manner, including the provision of direct patient care. 3. Communicates regularly with Clinical Managers as well as with the Clinical Director when issues arise relative to clinical practice or other performance related issues. 4. Demonstrates expertise and knowledge in a variety of areas, including, but not limited to: Current methods of care and treatment; Policies, procedures and protocols which are specific to the Agency; The Agency Infection Control Plan; A working knowledge of all reimbursement criteria; A working knowledge of all regulations; Has a working knowledge of the Medicare Conditions of Participation; and Assisting with individual caseload reviews or other audits as assigned by the manager or Clinical Director. 7. Assists with orientation and preceptor of clinical staff. 8. Demonstrates the clinical expertise needed to provide effective guidance to clinical staff related to patient visit frequency, skill and homebound status, and patient interventions. 9. Evaluates performance of each individual in relation to established standards in collaboration with the clinical manager. 10. Determines staff competency in a fair and consistent manner; provides direction as necessary, leads by example. 11. Works collaboratively with all disciplines, facilitating productivity, cooperation and efficient operations. 12. Assists in clinical manager’s and scheduling coordinator in appropriate coverage based on census, skill mix, geographic location, patient need and clinical capacity. 13. Triages calls from physician and follows through on required actions, including communication to field staff, changes in orders, scheduling prn visits, and f/u as clinical resource to clinical staff if needed. 14. Utilizing voice mail and e-mail, communicates with others, as necessary in an effective and efficient manner. Responds to inquiries in a timely manner. Documents appropriately. 15. Consults with Managers regularly, providing information about progress and concerns. 16. Provides documentation which is concise, accurate and informative, and which supports reimbursement. 17. Assists with reviews of clinical reports such as timelines of care and other audits as assigned by the Clinical Director. 18. Represents the Agency at community and/or professional organizations. 19. Practices in accordance with standards of care, policies, procedures, and scope of practice, demonstrating an awareness of regulatory guidelines. 20. Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of what to report to the CEO or Chief Compliance Officer when concerns of corporate compliance arise. 21. Ensures compliance within guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies (DPH, ERISA etc.) and demonstrates compliance with Tufts Medicine Care at Home policies and procedures. 22. Practices confidentiality principles set by the agency and federal HIPAA/HITECH guidelines. 23. Participates in all mandatory in-services. Physical Requirements: 1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. 2. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 25 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. 3. The employee in this position frequently communicates internally and externally. 4. Must be able to exchange accurate information via phone, email and/or in person. 5. Specific vision abilities apply including close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. 6. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 7. While performing this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. Skills & Abilities: 1. Positive, enthusiastic, helpful personality. 2. Organized, able to set priorities and work effectively under pressure with minimal supervision. 3. In depth understanding of Medicare Conditions of Participation and PPS, and case management. 4. Strong planning, problem solving, decision-making, leadership, and motivational skills required. 5. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with people of varied backgrounds 6. Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team of home health clinicians 7. Computer skills and ability to use word processing, data base and systems applications, etc. preferred. 8. Ability to take initiative and make recommendations for improvement. 9. Ability to read/write and communicate in English. 10. Excellent interpersonal skills. 11. Ability to function well in very busy situations. 12. Responsible and reliable. 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 : $87,360.00 - $98,603.60 based on full-time equivalent Become part of our team as a Wound Program Coordinator, Registered Nurse, where you will lead and oversee wound care programs, provide clinical guidance, and ensure high standards of patient care. This role requires significant experience in wound, ostomy, and continence nursing, with a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement. We are recruiting an Acute Care RN Navigator - Case Management to provide professional nursing care and coordinate patient transitions across the healthcare system. This senior role involves managing care processes and supporting patient advocacy. Ideal for experienced RNs with advanced knowledge and strong communication skills. We are expanding our team: As a Home Health Registered Nurse, you will deliver comprehensive home health services, including patient assessments and interventions, while supporting patients and families. This role requires acute medical/surgical nursing experience and an active RN license, ideal for those committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care. We are expanding our team: As a Home Health Registered Nurse, you will deliver comprehensive nursing care and manage patient care plans in a home setting. Oversee assessments, interventions, and support for patients and families. Ideal for experienced RNs with strong clinical skills and a commitment to patient-centered care. We are looking for a Home Health RN to deliver comprehensive nursing care and manage patient care plans in a home setting. This senior-level role involves assessing, planning, and evaluating patient needs, with a focus on collaboration and patient advocacy. Ideal candidates have advanced nursing expertise and experience in acute medical/surgical or home health nursing. We are looking for a Hospice Registered Nurse, RN Case Manager to deliver high-quality hospice nursing care and coordinate care for patients and families. This senior-level role involves managing care plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and requires advanced nursing expertise and experience in hospice or home health. Become part of our team as a Home Health Registered Nurse, delivering professional nursing care and managing patient care plans in a home setting. Oversee assessments, interventions, and support for patients and families. Ideal for experienced nurses with advanced education and licensure, committed to high-quality, patient-centered care. Become part of our team as a Hospice Registered Nurse, Case Manager, delivering professional nursing care and coordinating hospice services for patients and families. Oversee care planning and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. Ideal for experienced nurses with a background in hospice and home health. Seeking a Home Health RN Case Manager to deliver comprehensive home health services, including patient assessments and interventions, while supporting clients and caregivers. This role requires an active RN license, acute nursing experience, and strong interpersonal skills. Ideal for candidates with a background in acute care and a commitment to patient-centered care.
CNA Other
Tufts Medicine

Clinical Care Technician (24 hrs/week, CCT, Nurse Assistant, CNA) - Mother/Infant Unit

Tufts Medicine Boston, MA
$20.12 - $25.15 / hour
Schedule This is a 24 hrs/week position with a rotating schedule of days, nights, and weekends. 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 Nursing Support duties: Provides basic care services to patients, but does not have an RN or LPN license. Positions in this nursing support work under the direction of physicians, mid-level practitioners, and may work under the direction of registered nurses depending on their unit. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. An experienced level role requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requiring vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision, works through problems of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation. Job Overview The Clinical Care Technician works under the supervision of a professional nurse and collaborates to meet the needs of the patient within the scope of the role. This role assists in direct patient care, provides environmental support, and facilitates patient safety on designated unit and other units as needed. Successfully completes and maintains competencies in role specific skills. Provides an environment supportive of the patient and family centered model of care. Job Description Minimum Qualifications: 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA). 2. Completion of Nursing Fundamentals in an accredited Nursing program. 3. One (1) year of related experience as a Nursing Assistant (NA), Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Critical Care Tech (CCT), or Patient Care Tech (PCT). 4. Acute care 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. 1. Assists the professional registered nurse in the functional care of patients, ensuring efficient and patient centered care appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population. Performs delegated tasks and communicates all findings/concerns to the professional nurse. 2. Provides or assists patients with activities of daily living in a safe, efficient and respectful manner. Assists with patient care procedures as directed by the nurse, using proper body mechanics and ensuring patient dignity. 3. Greets patients, families, visitors and other staff according to service standards. Responds to patient and family requests promptly, seeking nurse’s supervision as needed. 4. Collects, records, and communicates the patient’s clinical data to the assigned nurse in a timely manner. 5. Prepares room for admission/transfer/discharge, assuring standardized equipment is ready for use. 6. Transports or accompanies patients as necessary to other areas of the hospital in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner. Acts as a sitter as requested by the nurse, adhering to the sitter guidelines, to ensure patient safety at all times. 7. Provides comfort measures such as positioning, changing linen, back rubs, etc. to patients in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner. 8. Promotes patient activity by assisting with mobility and range of motion exercises as assigned 9. Sets up for procedures as requested by nursing/medical staff. 10. Cleans and discards used equipment and supplies following procedures. 11. Collects specimens and performs specimen testing, while maintaining Standard Precautions; prepares specimens for the lab. 12. Responsible for care of biomedical equipment, checking par levels and working order for blood pressure cuffs, EKG cables, leads, oximeter cables, etc. Sends malfunctioning equipment to Medical Engineering per established procedure. 13. Cleans wounds and applies DSD after wound is assessed by nurse. 14. Performs 12 lead EKG. 15. Connects monitoring equipment to patients under the direction of the nurse. 15. Cares for patient belongings and completes belongings list. 16. Primes intravenous tubing with solution containing no medication. 18. Performs and documents patient’s admission, transfer, and discharge tasks as requested by the nurse. 19. Answers call lights and seeks appropriate personnel/action. Performs hourly rounding per established guidelines. Physical Requirements: 1. Lifting up to 30-35 lbs and turning patients. Prolonged standing and walking. Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting. 2. Manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation for performing procedures to operate computer keyboard. 3. Requires ability to see computer screen and reports. Skills & Abilities: 1. Ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology. 2. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. 3. Ability to work with detailed, confidential material. 4. Computer experience. 5. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care. 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 : $20.12 - $25.15 based on full-time equivalent
RN Manager/Supervisor Other
Tufts Medicine

Occupational Health Nurse Manager

Tufts Medicine Boston, MA
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 Nursing Leadership duties: Controls, directs, and participates in the activities of the organization through a hierarchy of managers and supervisors. Responsibilities also include long-term strategic planning, determining the policies of the organization, and allocating its resources and making decisions regarding organization growth and diversification to accomplish entity's vision . A management role that supervises employees focusing on tactical, operational activities within a specified area, with the majority of time spent overseeing area of responsibility, planning, prioritizing and/or directing the responsibilities of employees. Goal achievement is typically accomplished through performance of direct and/or indirect reports . A role that manages experienced professionals who exercise latitude and independence in assignments . Responsibilities typically include: policy and strategy implementation for short-term results (1 year or less), problems faced are difficult to moderately complex, and influences others outside of own job area regarding policies, practices and procedures. Job Overview This position plans, organizes, and oversees daily clinical and administrative operations of designated unit/program or service . Assumes accountability and responsibility for translating the philosophy, objectives , policies , and procedures and nursing/patient care services into effective action. Prepares staff schedules, requests , and allocates resources and facilitates coordination of care/services to meet patient care and operational requirements. Develops and sustains an environment that promotes excellence in clinical practice and customer satisfaction, while striving for optimal efficiency, productivity, and utilization of all resources. Works cooperatively within department and other services to create a system of quality health care. Job Description Minimum Qualifications: 1. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN). 2. Registered Nurse (RN) license. 3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. 4. Three (3) years of nursing leadership experience. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN). 2. Five (5) years of nursing leadership experience. 3. Nursing specialty certification. 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 . Serves as a high visibility leader, role model and professional mentor; represents a positive image of the unit/practice area to the organization. 2. Ensures excellence in quality, safety , and regulatory requirements. 3. Ensures patient care delivery is safe, of high quality and is cost effective. 4. Effectively defines and communicates a vision of excellence for the unit/practice area. 5. Creates opportunities for multidisciplinary forums in order to solve problems and facilitate planning. 6. Monitors and ensures excellence in the clinical practice of nursing and the delivery of patient care on unit/practice area. 7. Integrates the nursing service philosophy into all unit practices and programs. 8. Utilizes a performance improvement process to assess the response to care from patients, families and others. 9. Consults with patients and families in response to staff nurse requests, direct family requests and/or direct assessment of patient/family responses to hospitalization. 10. Interacts with staff nurses for the purpose of assessing the care provided and the nurses’ capabilities to provide care in changing circumstances. 11. Keeps current with literature regarding changing practices, interventions and research in patient care and health care delivery. 12. Creates an environment that supports and celebrates the professional growth of the nursing staff. Supports the ongoing development of staff through coaching, mentoring and role modeling. 13. Creates an environment that fosters collaborative relationships. 14. Ensures clinical competence of staff. 15. Provides leadership in setting the direction of the unit and is responsive to changing internal and external factors. 16. Utilizes relevant data and outcome measures in analysis and planning . 17. Collaborates with other disciplines in practice initiatives to improve and maintain quality while managing costs. 18. Establishes and maintains relationships and open communication with departments which provide support services to the clinical area in order to insure the appropriate level of service at all times. 19. Manages human, fiscal and other resources needed to support clinical nursing practice and positive patient outcomes 20. Monitors and critically analyzes resource utilization of the unit. 21. Develops budget proposals based on the changing needs of the patient population and clinical programs. 22. Collaborates with physicians, hospital administrators, and other relevant groups on methods of delivering care. 23. Selects unit staff and ensures that all members are competent to fulfill their assigned responsibilities. 24. Responsible for patient and family satisfaction. 25. Manages systems in order to accomplish patient, unit, departmental and institutional goals. 26. Facilitates and promotes achievement of unit based/practice area goals in line with the medical center mission . 27. Assures standards of care are consistently achieved on the unit/practice area. 28. Seeks opportunities to build working alliances with other professional groups. 29. Develops and monitors systems that promote and support nursing practice. 30. Utilizes knowledge of patients, personnel and practice to plan initiatives that ensure positive patient outcomes in an effective and efficient manner . 31. Overall responsibility for recruiting , staff retention, staff development and performance . Adheres to appropriate staffing plan, accommodates to changing needs of the unit . 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. Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation to reports and computer equipment. 7. Hearing and visual acuity sufficient to perform examinations, observe patients, read monitors and documents, and hear audible equipment alarms. 8. May have contact with hazardous materials. Skills & Abilities: 1. Ability to apply 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. 2. Management and interpersonal skills necessary to provide leadership to a variety of employees; to maintain a variety of internal and external contacts; and to interact effectively with patients, families; physicians and other departments. 3. Analytical abilities/critical thinking skills to identify and resolve operational problems. 4. Demonstrated leadership abilities. 5. Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions. 6. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. 7. Ability to adapt in a changing environment. 8. Ability to collect, track and trend data in order to identify opportunities for performance improvement. 9. Clinical competence in nursing practice. 1 0 . Ability to work collaboratively with nurses, physicians and administrative colleagues. 1 1 . Ability to navigate complex electronic clinical and administrative information systems and applications. 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 : $122,301.82 - $155,933.24 based on full-time equivalent
RN Oncology Other
Tufts Medicine

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
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