Registered Nurse - ED Boarder RN

Registered Nurse - ED Boarder RN at Lowell General Hospital summary :

The Registered Nurse - ED Boarder RN at Lowell General Hospital provides high-quality care to patients in the Emergency Department awaiting inpatient beds. Responsibilities include continuous monitoring of patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to implement care plans. This position offers opportunities for advancement within a Magnet-recognized, community-based hospital known for excellence in nursing care.

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.

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department team as an ED Boarder. The RN will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients admitted to the hospital but awaiting an inpatient bed, ensuring their needs are met while they remain in our Emergency Department

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

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.

Hours :

Full Time, 36 hours / week, Days 7a-7p

Every third weekend, rotating holidays

Requirements :

Provide continuous nursing care for admitted ED boarder patients awaiting inpatient beds.

Monitor patient conditions, including vital signs, symptoms, and overall well-being.

Administer medications, treatments, and interventions as ordered.

Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.

Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient information in EPIC

Educate patients and families on care plans and hospital processes.

Independently provide direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices

Qualifications :

A minimum of 1 year Emergency Department experience

Active MA RN licensure in good standing

BSN is strongly preferred

Associate’s degree required

BLS required

ACLS 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 .

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Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, patient care, healthcare, nursing excellence, critical care, medical center, health system, clinical mobility, BLS ACLS