Clinical Nurse Leader, Registered Nurse- R3

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.

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.

Job Overview

The Clinical Nurse Leader independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices. Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager/Director, the Clinical Nurse Leader supervises personnel in the department according to policies and procedures.

Unit Summary:

This is a fast-paced unit with 24 beds and a strong team that supports each other. This unit provides intermediate level of care in an all private room model. The patient population covers a wide range of conditions including chest pain, new onset A-fib, congestive heart failure, post cardiac catheterization patients without intervention, COPD, patients requiring high flow oxygen therapy or bipap, GI bleed patients not requiring immediate intervention and substance abuse patients requiring telemetry monitoring.

Responsibilities:

• Optimizing Workflow and Resource Utilization
• Supporting Nursing Staff and Reducing Burnout
• Enhancing Patient Safety and Quality of Care
• Improving Clinical Outcomes and Performance Metrics
• CNL can serve as a liaison between the day and night shifts, ensuring accurate information exchange and continuity of care
  
  
  

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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).
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
  
  
  

Hours:

32 hours/week, evenings, 3-11pm

What We Offer:

• Clinical Advancement Program which provides advancement oportunities and financial rewards
• Competitive salaries & benefits
• 403(b) with company match
• Shared governance: Nurses are encouraged to participate in our 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 Hospital:

Lowell General Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit community hospital serving the Greater Lowell area and surrounding communities. With two primary campuses located in Lowell, Massachusetts, we are the second largest community hospital in Massachusetts. We have the latest state-of-the-art technology and a full range of medical and surgical services for patients, from newborns to seniors.

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 wxeb2dd6m@55nbu.com.