RN, Registered Nurse - Oncology Care Unit (OCU) FULL TIME DAYS

apartment Tufts Medicine location_onLowell, MA, US

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- day/evening shift

Required Qualifications:

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

BSN is strongly preferred

Candidates with an Associate’s degree in nursing may be considered, and are encouraged to enroll in a BSN program within 1 year of hire

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

BLS required

ACLS preferred

Lowell General's Intensive Care Unit, or ICU, is designed for the latest in critical care services. Patients who are critically ill are closely monitored around the clock by a team of specially educated, experienced physicians and nurses.

The ICU's unique design enables the nursing and physician staff to have a full view of virtually all patients at all times. Each of the single rooms has state-of-the-art technology that enables staff to monitor patients' vital signs continually. For those visiting loved ones in the ICU, the wide, sunlit gallery surrounding the ICU provides a comfortable, attractive area to gather and provide emotional and spiritual support for the patient and each other. Visiting family members are welcome at any time.

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