Registered Nurse, RN- D3 Intermediate Care Unit

Community Rn Career Pathway At Lowell General HospitalTufts 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 SummaryLowell 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 SummaryD3 is a 30 bed surgical unit caring for both medical-surgical and intermediate level of care patients. We care for adult, acute care patients, with a wide variety of diagnosis and co-morbidities, providing comprehensive care according to the scope of care defined by the organization and Massachusetts state regulations. D3 is also the primary surgical floor, except for orthopedics. Our surgical patients include: Bariatrics, General, Gyn, Urology, Plastics, Vascular, etc. Our medical patients include: stroke, renal, pneumonia, alcohol withdrawal, drug withdrawal, cellulitis, etc.Hours: 36 hours per week, Every Third WeekendQualificationsA minimum of 1-2 years in telemetry or intermediate care setting is preferredCurrent RN licensure in the state of MA in good standing are requiredBSN is strongly preferredAssociate's degree in nursing may be considered. Must enroll in BSN within yearBLS requiredACLS preferredWhat We OfferClinical Advancement Program which provides advancement opportunities and financial rewardsCompetitive salaries & benefitsPaid certification and educational opportunities, including BLS, ACLS, CPI, ECCO CCRN review courses.403(b) retirement plan with company matchShared governance, where nurses are encouraged to participate in unit-based councils or one of the many other council opportunitiesTuition reimbursementClinical mobility tracksFree on-campus parkingMagnet DesignationThe 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 GeneralFor 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.