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Tufts Medicine Lowell General Hospital is seeking an ED Clinical Resource Nurse.  

The ED Clinical Resource Nurse is a Registered Nurse with responsibility and accountability for the coordination of clinical activities and patient care twenty-four hours a day, three hundred and sixty-five days a year.  Develops and sustains an environment that promotes excellence in clinical practice and customer satisfaction, while striving for optimal efficiency, productivity and utilization of all resources.

The ED Clinical Resource Nurse utilizes the nursing process, leadership skills and current evidence based clinical knowledge to assess the needs of the department, collaborate with health team members to coordinate patient care, to manage the flow of the emergency department, and set criteria for the quality of patient care.  Provides patient and staff education, clinical supervision, and participates in unit based activities (quality assessment, shared governance, scheduling, quality review, staff development in-services, etc.).  Provides supervision for staff members as charge nurse, and assumes increasing leadership responsibility for professional practice on the unit. 

HOURS: Full Time 40 hours/week, Evening/Night Shift

Participate in the professional development for self and other ED team members

Creates an environment of learning where questions and innovations are expected and welcomed.

Offer direct, timely feedback to staff regarding practice concerns and compliments

Encourage professional growth – In-services, Councils, Clinical Ladder, Certificate, School…

Education – Identify specific needs of groups or individuals and work with education/management to address those needs in a timely manner

Assist with management of unit schedule

The resource RN will act as the charge nurse when assigned on the unit

Round on patients and families every shift and more if possible

Actively participate in improving perceptions of care - Immediately respond to concerns/complaints and solicit compliments

Round on staff each shift

Be visible and available to answer questions, assist with treatments/procedures, admit/discharge patients…

Designated resource for all novice staff and floats

Assign unit breaks for fellow teammates

Manage daily assignments for nurses and techs

Provides direct patient care as needed

Round on Physicians every shift

Assist with concerns and welcome compliments

Promote excellent relations between ED staff and others on each unit in the hospital

Participates in hospital shared governance councils

Supports unit performance improvement

Mentors staff to provide evidence based practice and clinical care

Utilize the available resources in a cost effective manner

Flex staffing per matrix and patient acuity while adhering to budget
 

Requirements:

1. Massachusetts RN Licensure.

2. 3 Years of RN Experience.

3. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

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.

About Tufts Medicine:
A healthcare system that works 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.

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.