Tufts Medicine has a new Community RN Career Pathway plan that allows you to grow with us, no matter where you are in your nursing journey. This plan provides Lowell General Hospital nurses with a roadmap for compensation and purposeful professional development based on their experience and career aspirations.
Job Summary:
This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a fast-paced Emergency Department (ED) and to join a 3-time Magnet-recognized, community-based hospital.
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.
Unit Summary: - 60,000 visits annually - 50 licensed beds, with 5 different care areas - Pediatric ED - Staffed with board certified Emergency Medicine Pediatricians- Behavioral Health section of ED - Verified American College of Surgeons Level 3 Trauma Center - Certified Stroke Center - Primary Angioplasty program - DPH SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) program
Hours:
36 hours/week, Evening/Nights
7p-7a or 3p-3a
Every Third Weekend Rotation
Qualifications:
A minimum of 1 year Emergency Department experience is preferred
Current RN licensure in the state of MA in good standing are required
BSN is strongly preferred
Associate’s degree
BLS required
1-2 years of Critical Care Experience
What We Offer:
Clinical Advancement Program which provides advancement opportunities and financial rewards
Competitive salaries & benefits
Paid certification and educational opportunities, including BLS, ACLS, CPI, ECCO CCRN review courses.
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Shared governance, where nurses are encouraged to participate in 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:
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 three-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.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org.
Keywords:
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, patient care, clinical advancement, Magnet recognized, healthcare careers, nursing opportunities, Critical Care, BLS certification, community hospital
