Registered Nurse, RN - ED Behavioral Health

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 :

As a Behavioral Health Unit Registered Nurse you will care for patients ranging from adolescents to adults with acute and chronic psychiatric disorders. You will work with a team that includes the nursing staff, Mental Health Tech, Emergency Services Providers, and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to provide high quality compassionate care for patients in crisis.

The Saints campus Emergency Department provides care for Behavioral Health patients in its 24-bed Emergency Department and in the 16-bed secure holding Behavioral Health area.

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 :

• 40,000 visits annually
• 24 licensed beds with an Ambulatory Care area
• Certified Stroke Center
• Primary Angioplasty Program with transfer protocol

Our ER uses a multidisciplinary team of staff including : Registered Nurses, ED Techs, Mental Health Techs, Board Certified Emergency Department Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners including Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Respiratory Therapy, Phlebotomy, Radiology and CT Techs and Security staff.

Hours : Per Diem

Qualifications :

What We Offer :

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.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth-one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range : $37.50 - $56.41