Registered Nurse, RN- Palliative Care Nurse at Lowell General Hospital summary:
The Registered Nurse in Palliative Care at Tufts Medicine provides compassionate support to patients with life-threatening illnesses, focusing on pain management and symptom relief. This role offers a structured career development plan for nurses to enhance their skills and work-life balance with flexible scheduling. Known for its excellence in nursing care, Lowell General Hospital encourages professional growth while maintaining a community-centered approach to healthcare.
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:
The Palliative Care department at Lowell General Hospital provides supportive care services to people facing life-threatening illnesses and/or complex medical situations. Palliative care is special health care that can ease pain and other symptoms and side effects from your illness or treatment.
Hours:
24 hours/week, Days!
No nights or weekends! Monday-Friday availability
Scheduling Options: 3 8 hour shifts, or 4 6 hour shifts
Associates degree in Nursing
Registered Nurse (RN) license
2 years clinical nursing experience
BLS
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Nursing.
Three (3) years of clinical nursing experience in med/surg or ambulatory setting
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Hospice or palliative care preferred
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, Palliative Care, Healthcare, Nursing Excellence, Patient Care, Clinical Advancement, Flexible Scheduling, Symptom Relief, Lowell General Hospital, Tufts Medicine
