RN, Registered Nurse - Oncology Care Unit (OCU), New Competitive Pay!

Job Overview The RN II independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices. Location Oncology Unit - Main Campus Hours & Shift 36 hours, full-time. Shift: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Holidays and weekends required. Job Description Minimum Qualifications: Massachusetts RN Licensure. 12 Months - Less than 3 Years of RN Experience. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Department Specific: Certification(s) relevant to the department and the type of patient care being provided may be required. 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. 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. Compensation 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. Pay Range: $37.50 - $47.41 #J-18808-Ljbffr Lowell General Hospital