Job Summary:
Lowell General Hospital is an outstanding place to work and offers amazingadvancement opportunitiesfor 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.
This position utilizes the nursing process, leadership skills, and current evidence based clinical knowledge to assess the needs of the departments, collaborate with health team members to coordinate patient care, and set criteria for the quality of patient care. 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. Provides patient and staff education, clinical supervision, and participates in unit-based activities (quality assessment, shared governance, quality review, staff development in-services, simulation drills, etc.)
The Clinical leader role is an important role in our journey to become a Dementia Friendly Unit.
This clinical leader role will be concentrating on the Quality Initiatives, and the Dementia Program as well as the daily operations of the unit.
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
2. Registered Nurse (RN) license.
3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
4. Three (3) years of nursing leadership experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN).
2. Five (5) years of nursing leadership experience.
3. Nursing specialty certification.
Hours:
32 hours/week
Day/Eve Flex
No weekends or holidays required!
What We Offer:
• Clinical Advancement Programwhich provides advancement opportunities and financial rewards
• Competitive salaries & benefits
• 403(b) with company match
• Shared governance: Nurses are encouraged to participate in our unit based councils or one of the many other council opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Clinical mobility tracks
• Free on-campus parking
Magnet Designation:
TheAmerican 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 3rdMagnet designation.
About Lowell General Hospital:
Lowell General Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit community hospital serving the Greater Lowell area and surrounding communities. With two primary campuses located in Lowell, Massachusetts, we are the second largest community hospital in Massachusetts. We have the latest state-of-the-art technology and a full range of medical and surgical services for patients, from newborns to seniors.