Registered Nurse, RN- Acute Care Transition Team

The Community RN Career Direct Care Pathway placement is comprised of four levels based on a RN’s minimum experience, education, and qualifications.
Level I – 0 to less than 12 months of RN experience.
Level II – 12 months to less than 3 years of RN experience.
Level III – 3 years to less than 8 years of RN experience.
Level IV – 8 years or more of RN experience.
Shift: Days, 24 hours with weekend and holiday commitment.
Location: Lowell General, Main Campus – Emergency Room.

Desired Attributes

• Passionate about delivering exceptional patient‑centered care.
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment.
• Strong communicator and collaborative team member.
• Confident in providing acute inpatient nursing care across various care settings, primarily within the Emergency Department.
• Excited to help build and shape a new model of care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN licensure.
• 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.
• Experience based on level (I, II, III, or IV).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in and maintains awareness of performance improvement initiatives.
• Conscientiously evaluates and integrates evidence‑based practice and research into clinical practice.
• Conducts and documents accurate clinical assessments.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates the patient’s individualized plan of care.
• Uses professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient’s needs.
• Manages own patient assignment by delegating and effectively based on patient needs and skills of team members.
• Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources, and documents according to department standards.
• Recognizes patient/family rights through support of their informed decisions and advanced directives.
• Continually evaluates and revises the care plan according to changes in the patient’s health status.
• Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources.
• Supports the development of new staff members and helps facilitate their transition into the unit.
• Guides the professional growth of department staff through precepting.
• Participates in professional development by identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate education.
• Participates in departmental committees as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting of 30‑35 lbs and turning patients.
• Prolonged standing and walking.
• Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting.
• Exposure to infectious disease and possible carcinogenic chemicals.
• Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens.
• Requires fine manual dexterity to lift and maneuver patients.
• Requires visual and aural acuity necessary to monitor patient care.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team.
• Knowledge of and application of the nursing process.

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.