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Tufts Medicine Registered Nurse, RN, Intermediate Care, Cardiac in Lowell, Massachusetts
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This is a great opportunity for an experienced critical care RN to join an Intermediate Care Unit specializing in cardiac patients, at a 3-time Magnet recognized, community hospital. If you are a Registered Nurse that is looking to grow your critical care experience, we would love to speak with you about joining our team! Position Summary: D4 is a 30 bed intermediate care/stepdown unit. This unit cares primarily for cardiac patients in need of cardiac catheterizations, post STEMI/angioplasty, NSTEMI, post pacemaker insertion, CHF patient’s, Atrial Fibrillation or other cardiac arrhythmia’s and hyper/hypotensive patients, not meeting ICU admission criteria. The RN is responsible for administering and monitoring drips independently. Care for vascular patients pre/post-surgery including carotid endarterectomies and Fem-pops and other diseases/diagnosis’s requiring close monitoring; such as sepsis, respiratory patients requiring BIPAP or High-flow oxygen, renal disease with/without HD, Neurological diagnosis’s, patients withdrawing from substance abuse and OB emergencies.
Hours: 24 hours per week, Evening Shift 3P-11P Qualifications:
Critical care experience required
Able to read and interpret Tele strips independently
Must have excellent time management skills
Use of electronic based charting systems. Cerner experience is preferred.
BSN preferred
Valid BLS and ACLS required, PCCN or CVRN certifications preferred
What We Offer:
Clinical Advancement Program which provides advancement opportunities and financial rewards
Competitive salaries & benefits
403(b) with company match
Shared governance: Nurses are encouraged to participate in our unit based councils or one of the many other council opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Clinical mobility tracks
Free on-campus parking
Magnet Designation: The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) honored Lowell General Hospital with Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing care with our 3rd designation achieved in August 2020. The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes healthcare organizations that are 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 2% of hospitals have attained a 3rd Magnet designation.
About Lowell General Hospital: Lowell General Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit community hospital serving the Greater Lowell area and surrounding communities. With two primary campuses located in Lowell, Massachusetts, we are the second largest community hospital in Massachusetts. We have the latest state-of-the-art technology and a full range of medical and surgical services for patients, from newborns to seniors. We are also a proud member of Tufts Medicine and in collaboration with the medical community it is our promise to provide our patients with Complete connected care SM Tufts Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.