This is a great opportunity for an experience critical care Oncology RN to work close to home at a 3-time Magnet recognized community hospital, that delivers on our promise to provide Complete Connected Care. If you are an RN that is looking to grow your critical care experience, we would love to speak to you about joining our team!

Unit Summary:

This Oncology Intermediate Care Unit is a 16- bed critical care unit that consists of 2 private rooms and 7 semi-private rooms. OCU cares for adult acute care patients who have a wide variety of diagnoses and co-morbidities providing comprehensive care according to the scope of care defined by the hospital, Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association scope and Standards of Practice, and Quality Caring framework and professional practice model at Lowell General Hospital. Diagnoses include but are not limited to; chest pain, congestive heart failure, new onset A-fib, post cardiac catheterization patients, COPD, patients requiring high flow and bipap, GI bleed, and we specialize in oncology/hematology which includes administration of chemotherapy. The nurse:patient ratio is less than on the medical surgical floors, allowing patients to be more closely monitored.

Hours: 16 hours per week, Evening shift, weekend and holiday rotations required

Qualifications:

• BSN preferred
• Massachusetts RN required
• BCLS required
• Oncology and Telemetry experience preferred, will train if needed
• ONS chemotherapy biotherapy provider an advantage
• Medical Surgical Certification an advantage

What We Offer:

• Clinical Advancement Program which provides advancement opportunities and financial rewards
• Competitive salaries & benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan 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:
The 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.

We are also a proud member of Tufts Medicine and in collaboration with the medical community it is our promise to provide our patients with Complete connected care SM

Tufts Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.