Registered Nurse, RN- Special Care Nursery

At Tufts Medicine, we're saving lives, building careers, and reimagining healthcare. Ready to grow with us?This is an exceptional opportunity to join the region's most trusted birthing center, including a Level II Special Care Neonatal Nursery.

Lowell General Hospital is a 3-time Magnet-recognized, community-based hospital. Work close to home and save time commuting.

Lowell General Hospital is a great place to work and offers amazing advancement opportunities for our staff. As a Lowell General nurse, you can take part in our Clinical Advancement Program which recognizes nurses who consistently expand their roles by providing exceptional patient care.

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.Hours : 24 hours / week, evening / night shiftsEvery third weekend requiredPosition Summary : This Level IIB Special Care Nursery has a 10-bed capacity.

The unit provides comprehensive care to critically ill full term and premature infants with various medical conditions. In addition, it provides continuing care to stable, pre-term neonates and chronically ill neonates prior to discharge to home.

All infants in the SCN require close cardio-respiratory monitoring and ongoing assessments during their stay. Family education is a large part of the interdisciplinary care in the SCN.

Our Special Care Nursery operates on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week.The selected RN will provide comprehensive, collaborative, evidence-based care to infants requiring stabilization, ongoing assessment, and / or long-term care.

Will provide a compassionate and safe environment for our patients, their parents and families, and will continuously monitor and improve performance and customer satisfaction.

This position also cross trains to cover in the Mother Infant Unit.Qualifications : * BSN preferred, BLS required, NRP required* Telemetry monitoring experience required* SCN experience required, 2 years minimum, 5 years preferred, level 3* MCH experience* Ability to work every other weekend and every other HolidayMagnet 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 General HospitalFor 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 MedicineA 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 / Lowell General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.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.

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