Registered Nurse, RN- Emergency Department Clinical Leader

Registered Nurse, RN- Emergency Department Clinical Leader at Lowell General Hospital summary :

The Clinical Leader of the Emergency Department is a leadership position for experienced Emergency Services RNs, coordinating clinical activities and patient care. This role fosters a clinical practice environment focused on excellence, efficiency, and staff development while ensuring patient satisfaction. An ideal candidate should possess leadership experience and a BSN, along with required certifications like BLS, to lead and educate staff in a critical care setting.

This is great opportunity for an experienced Emergency Services RN that is ready to take the first step into a leadership position. The Clinical Leader of the Emergency Department (Main Campus) will assist the Clinical Manager with the coordination of clinical activities and patient care for the department.

In this role you will work closely with the Clinical Nurse Manager in supporting the shared vision for the unit. You will develop and sustain an environment that promotes excellence in clinical practice and customer satisfaction, while striving for optimal efficiency, productivity and utilization of all RN staff to meet the needs of the diverse critical care environment.

The ED Clinical Leader utilizes the nursing process, leadership skills and current evidence based clinical knowledge to assess the needs of the departments, collaborate with health team members to coordinate patient care and set criteria for the quality of patient care.

Assists the Clinical Manager in staff development, education and performance improvement. Provides patient and RN staff education, RN clinical supervision, and participates in unit based activities (quality assessment, shared governance, quality review, staff development in-services, simulation drills, etc.)

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with leadership and preceptor experience, with 3-5 years of experience working in Emergency Services.

Hours : 40 hours / week, Day Shift- Variable

Requirements :

Massachusetts RN Licensure.

3 Years of RN Experience with at least 1 year as a charge / lead RN.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

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, Clinical Leader, patient care, nursing leadership, clinical practice, staff development, critical care, BSN, healthcare