Registered Nurse, RN – Operating Room
Company: Lowell General Hospital
Location: Lowell
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Overview The RN II independently provides direct nursing
care to patients and their families in accordance with established
policies, procedures, and practices. Hours: Per Diem Location:
Lowell General Main Campus 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. 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 .
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