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.
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department team as an ED Boarder. The RN will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients admitted to the hospital but awaiting an inpatient bed, ensuring their needs are met while they remain in our Emergency Department
Unit Summary: - 60,000 visits annually - 50 licensed beds, with 5 different care areas - Pediatric ED - Staffed with board certified Emergency Medicine Pediatricians- Behavioral Health section of ED - Verified American College of Surgeons Level 3 Trauma Center - Certified Stroke Center - Primary Angioplasty program -DPHSANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) program
This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a fast-paced Emergency Department (ED) and tojoin a 3-time Magnet-recognized, community-based hospital.
Hours:
Full Time, 36 hours/week, Days 7a-7p
Every third weekend, rotating holidays
Requirements:
Provide continuous nursing care for admitted ED boarder patients awaiting inpatient beds.
Monitor patient conditions, including vital signs, symptoms, and overall well-being.
Administer medications, treatments, and interventions as ordered.
Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient information in EPIC
Educate patients and families on care plans and hospital processes.
Independently provide direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices
Qualifications:
A minimum of 1 year Emergency Department experience
Active MA RN licensure in good standing
BSN is strongly preferred
Associate’s degree required
BLSrequired
ACLS required
1-2 years of Critical Care Experience
What We Offer:
Clinical Advancement Programwhich 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
Free on-campus parking
Magnet Designation: TheAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center(ANCC) honored Lowell General Hospital withMagnet Recognitionfor excellence in nursing care with our3rd 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:
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.
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