Job Description

At Lowell General Hospital / Tufts Medicine, we’re saving lives, building careers, and reimagining healthcare. Ready to grow with us? 

Lowell General Hospital’s Pain Management Center cares for patients with acute or chronic pain that has not responded to conventional therapies. The center is led by board-certified pain management physicians along with a team of nurses, physical therapists and other professionals specially trained in a variety of techniques to manage pain.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse that will:

• Provide professional nursing care to the pain patient and assist with procedures and recovery of post procedural patient.

• Maintain current knowledge in Pain Management in order to assess for and provide adequate pain management education for acute and chronic pain.

• Formulate an interdisciplinary approach to providing patient care, developing a plan of care, patient education and discharge planning.

• Collaborate with practitioners and inpatient and outpatient departments and coordinate adjunct therapies and referrals to outside disciplines for appropriate treatments.

• Oversee clinical and clerical ancillary staff.

• Maintains Pain Management and hospital related competencies, policies and procedures.

Hours: 24 Hours per week- days

Requirements:

• RN Massachusetts license required

• BSN strongly preferred, BLS required, ACLS preferred

• Pain Management experience preferred

• Good communication and phone triage skills

• Knowledgeable in referral and prior authorization insurance requirements

  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.

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.

Tufts Medicine 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. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org .

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