Tufts Medicine

Registered Nurse, RN - Oncology Infusion, Outpatient, Per Diem

$37.50 - $56.41 / hour

Job Summary:

Lowell General Hospital is an outstanding place to work and offers amazing advancement opportunities for our staff.  We have competitive salaries & benefits, shared governance, tuition reimbursement, clinical mobility tracks and free on-campus parking. Staff are encouraged to participate in our unit-based council or one of the many council opportunities.

 

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Infusion RN to work close to home in a Magnet-recognized, community-based hospital.  This position is in our Oncology/Hematology provider practice, working in an NP-led infusion room. 


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.   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.


Shift: Per Diem


Job Overview

The RN II 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. 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).


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.


About Lowell General

For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a four-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.


About Tufts Medicine

A healthcare system that works Tufts Medicine is more than a health system — we’re a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery. Every team member plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world. Here, you’ll join an enthusiastic community that champions your growth and receive generous benefits to support you and your family’s well-being.

 

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

 

Pay Range:

 

$37.50 - $56.41

based on full-time equivalent

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Acts as a liaison between the patients, families, and caregivers and the providers to optimize outcomes. Advocates for patients to promote patient centered care that includes shared decision making and patient goals of care with optimal outcomes. Provides psychosocial support to and facilitates appropriate referrals for patients, families and caregivers. Contributes to ONN program and role development, implementation, and evaluation within the healthcare system and community. Participates in the tracking and monitoring of metrics and outcomes, in collaboration with administration, to document and evaluate outcomes of the navigation program. Functions as the primary nursing contact for care delivered within the physician practice setting. Engages in collaborative decision making, utilizing available data expertise and wisdom of the collective. Manages patient care across the continuum, including new patient calls, and making appropriate referrals as necessary. Works collaboratively and functions as an effective member of the health care team. Monitors the environment of care with attention to patient safety, and assures compliance with regulatory agency standards. Maintains clinical practice that is evidence-based and consistent with nursing policies, procedures and standards. Provides care based on age-specific needs of the patient. Adheres to the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (ANA, 2001) in all aspects of professional practice. Complies with accepted standards of professional nursing practice that is evidence- based and consistent with policy, and procedures determined by DFCI as well as with all licensure/registration requirements applicable to the nursing role. Fosters an environment that is sensitive to the needs of diverse populations, including but not limited to culture, ethnicity, gender, and age. Professional Development: Identifies areas for professional growth. Formulates professional goals, objectives and methods for accomplishing these. Serves as representative on Nursing and Institute committees, including the Program Nurse Committee. Supports research activities within the Nursing and Patient Care Services and the Institute. Meets all annual evaluation requirements and competencies within the established time period. Collaborates in preparing professional reports, articles, and presentations for colleagues and the public. Pursues active membership in local and national professional organizations. Commitment to continuous learning and improvement through a high spirit of inquiry, innovation and mentoring. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, effective communication, organizational skills, problem solving, and ability to make appropriate independent decisions. Minimum Job Qualifications Education: Associate Degree, Nursing. Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing strongly preferred. If Associate Degree in Nursing, must complete BSN degree within 4 years. Experience: Completion of the Oncology Nurse Residency Program (ONRP) or 1 year of recent experience as a Registered Nurse. Ambulatory and/or oncology experience preferred. License/Certification/Registration Required Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or State of New Hampshire as appropriate required. AHA BLS required (AHA ACLS accepted as minimum requirement). Professional nursing certification preferred (OCN, BMTCN, CPHON, AOCNP, CRNI, RN-BC). Supervisory Responsibilities None Patient Contact Yes. Demonstrates understanding of special needs and behaviors of age groups of the population served: young adults to geriatrics. 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EEO Poster Pay Transparency Statement The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications. For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). $44.14 - $109.51