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About Tufts Medicine

Tufts Medicine is more than a health system — we’re a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery. Every team member plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world. Here, you’ll join an enthusiastic community that champions your growth and receive generous benefits to support you and your family’s well-being.

About Lowell General Hospital

For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier health system with the warmth of a three-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital. Here, you’ll join more than 3,000 dedicated team members to offer complete, connected care, with a focus on improving the health of medically underserved populations through education, prevention and screening programs. Whatever patients need and wherever they are, we’re here for them.

Job Summary

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. Apply to learn more.

Unit Summary

This Oncology Intermediate Care Unit is a 16- bed critical care unit that consists of 2 private rooms and 7 semi-private rooms. OCU cares for adult acute care patients who have a wide variety of diagnoses and co-morbidities providing comprehensive care according to the scope of care defined by the hospital, Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association scope and Standards of Practice, and Quality Caring framework and professional practice model at Lowell General Hospital. Diagnoses include but are not limited to; chest pain, congestive heart failure, new onset A-fib, post cardiac catheterization patients, COPD, patients requiring high flow and bipap, GI bleed, and we specialize in oncology/hematology which includes administration of chemotherapy. The nurse:patient ratio is less than on the medical surgical floors, allowing patients to be more closely monitored.

Hours: 36 hours per week, Night Shift, 7P-7A, Every Third Weekend

Required Qualifications:

• Current RN licensure in the state of MA in good standing is required

• BSN is strongly preferred

• A minimum of 1-2 years in telemetry or intermediate care setting is preferred

• BLS required

• ACLS preferred

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 .