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Tufts Medical Center is a world‑renowned academic medical center that has been caring for patients across New England for more than 200 years. As the principal teaching hospital of Tufts University School of Medicine and a nationally respected research institution, we are known for delivering groundbreaking, patient‑centered care across more than 100 specialties and services, from primary care to our Level I Trauma Center to the region’s leading heart transplant program.
Nurses are at the heart of that mission.
As a Magnet® designated organization, Tufts Medical Center offers nurses the opportunity to practice at the highest level grounded in teamwork, clinical inquiry, and a culture of continuous improvement. We are committed to advancing nursing through evidence‑based care, shared decision‑making, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration.
Nurses at Tufts MC are deeply integrated into all aspects of clinical care and operations. Whether providing high‑acuity specialty care or leading quality and safety initiatives, our nurses are respected as full partners in care delivery and innovation. Their insight drives progress. Their expertise shapes outcomes.
Nurses are supported through strong peer networks, diverse clinical experiences, and opportunities for professional development. Professional growth is expected, encouraged, and championed.
At Tufts Medical Center, nursing isn’t just supported but integral to who we are. Join us and be part of a team that’s leading with purpose and redefining what’s possible in healthcare.
Job Profile Summary
This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Clinical Nurse duties: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care needs of a designated group of patients or provides nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patient’s plan of care as directed. Provides professional nursing care to patients. Requires a nursing license. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Typically responsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems. Job Overview
The professional registered nurse possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary for the delivery and management of patient care from admission through discharge. The professional registered nurse is knowledgeable of current trends in healthcare including but not limited to advances in technology, pharmacology, treatment care modalities, quality and patient safety. The professional registered nurse serves as a patient and family advocate while facilitating a cooperative and collaborative environment among all health care providers. The professional registered nurse is responsible for the planning, delivery and management of patient/family centered care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice embedded in research, evidence based practice and/or best practices. The professional registered nurse at Tufts Medical Center provides clinical excellence, which fosters and supports an environment central to our patient and family centered model of care. Minimum Qualifications Registered Nurse (RN) license. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Certifications (i.e. ACLS, PALS) relevant to the department and type of care being provided may be required. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Specialty Nursing certifications. Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all‑inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Utilize theoretical and evidence‑based knowledge in partnering with patients and their families to assess, plan, implement and evaluate age‑appropriate care. Assess and collaborate with patient, family/significant others and other disciplines to identify expected outcomes based on synthesis of data and diagnosis; and identify cultural needs (i.e. language, etc.) to develop a care plan that enhances the health care experience. Plan and develop individualized outcomes‑based care plans incorporating the patient and family’s readiness and barriers to learning; orchestrate and validate a plan of care for each shift; initiate interdisciplinary patient/family meetings to facilitate communication regarding the plan of care; communicate and coordinate the patient’s discharge plan utilizing unit‑based and community resources to ensure a seamless transition for the patient and their family; ensure the plan of care utilizes principles and concepts of project, organizational or systems management. Implement the plan in a safe and timely manner; document the implementation and any modifications, including changes or omissions, of the identified plan; collaborate with nursing colleagues and others to implement the plan; utilize evidence‑based interventions and treatments specific to the diagnosis or problem; provide and coordinate health teaching which is required by individuals, families and groups to maintain an optimal level of health; document per hospital and regulatory requirements/policies, all aspects of care, including but not limited to, treatments/procedures performed and patient response. Evaluate the effectiveness of the planned strategies in relation to patient responses and the attainment of expected outcomes and knowledge; use the evaluation process to update the plan of care as dictated by the patient response and/or if desired outcomes have not been achieved. Demonstrate and apply the skill and judgment necessary to implement the nursing plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures necessary for the care of the patient and family based upon critical thinking skills and a spirit of inquiry. The plan of care is evidence based and utilizes research when appropriate; incorporates new knowledge and strategies to initiate change in nursing care practices; demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age‑appropriate culturally and ethnically sensitive care to all patients and families. Perform procedures and treatments using nursing knowledge and judgment, according to established unit/practice area guidelines and professional standards. Safely administer and assess the patient response to medication utilizing essential knowledge of pharmacology and Hospital and Department Standards of Care. Maintain clinical competency with respect to technology and utilize equipment in a safe manner. Act as an advocate and educator for patients and families. Provide high quality in an efficient and a safe manner. The professional nurse utilizes data trends to support and improve clinical practice. Participate in hospital and/or unit based patient safety and quality activities and use principles to support and improve patient outcomes (unit‑based, hospital‑wide, The Joint Commission, NPSGs, NDNQI, Patient First and other local, state and federal patient safety initiatives). Physical Requirements Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer patients and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching. Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise and possible exposure to radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc. Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases and other transmissible infections. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handle emergency and crisis situations. Subjected to irregular hours. May have contact with hazardous materials. Skills & Abilities Possess and apply the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. Ability to provide care for a designated group of patients according to unit guidelines and hospital policies, procedures and protocols. Has the skills and knowledge to provide care to the age groups of the population served including: Knowledge of growth and development; Ability to interpret age specific data and response to care; and Provide age appropriate communication. At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay Range
$41.76 - $68.89 Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level Employment type
Part‑time Job function
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This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Clinical Nurse duties: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care needs of a designated group of patients or provides nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patient’s plan of care as directed. Provides professional nursing care to patients. Requires a nursing license. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Typically responsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems. Job Overview
The professional registered nurse possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary for the delivery and management of patient care from admission through discharge. The professional registered nurse is knowledgeable of current trends in healthcare including but not limited to advances in technology, pharmacology, treatment care modalities, quality and patient safety. The professional registered nurse serves as a patient and family advocate while facilitating a cooperative and collaborative environment among all health care providers. The professional registered nurse is responsible for the planning, delivery and management of patient/family centered care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice embedded in research, evidence based practice and/or best practices. The professional registered nurse at Tufts Medical Center provides clinical excellence, which fosters and supports an environment central to our patient and family centered model of care. Minimum Qualifications Registered Nurse (RN) license. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Certifications (i.e. ACLS, PALS) relevant to the department and type of care being provided may be required. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Specialty Nursing certifications. Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all‑inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Utilize theoretical and evidence‑based knowledge in partnering with patients and their families to assess, plan, implement and evaluate age‑appropriate care. Assess and collaborate with patient, family/significant others and other disciplines to identify expected outcomes based on synthesis of data and diagnosis; and identify cultural needs (i.e. language, etc.) to develop a care plan that enhances the health care experience. Plan and develop individualized outcomes‑based care plans incorporating the patient and family’s readiness and barriers to learning; orchestrate and validate a plan of care for each shift; initiate interdisciplinary patient/family meetings to facilitate communication regarding the plan of care; communicate and coordinate the patient’s discharge plan utilizing unit‑based and community resources to ensure a seamless transition for the patient and their family; ensure the plan of care utilizes principles and concepts of project, organizational or systems management. Implement the plan in a safe and timely manner; document the implementation and any modifications, including changes or omissions, of the identified plan; collaborate with nursing colleagues and others to implement the plan; utilize evidence‑based interventions and treatments specific to the diagnosis or problem; provide and coordinate health teaching which is required by individuals, families and groups to maintain an optimal level of health; document per hospital and regulatory requirements/policies, all aspects of care, including but not limited to, treatments/procedures performed and patient response. Evaluate the effectiveness of the planned strategies in relation to patient responses and the attainment of expected outcomes and knowledge; use the evaluation process to update the plan of care as dictated by the patient response and/or if desired outcomes have not been achieved. Demonstrate and apply the skill and judgment necessary to implement the nursing plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures necessary for the care of the patient and family based upon critical thinking skills and a spirit of inquiry. The plan of care is evidence based and utilizes research when appropriate; incorporates new knowledge and strategies to initiate change in nursing care practices; demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age‑appropriate culturally and ethnically sensitive care to all patients and families. Perform procedures and treatments using nursing knowledge and judgment, according to established unit/practice area guidelines and professional standards. Safely administer and assess the patient response to medication utilizing essential knowledge of pharmacology and Hospital and Department Standards of Care. Maintain clinical competency with respect to technology and utilize equipment in a safe manner. Act as an advocate and educator for patients and families. Provide high quality in an efficient and a safe manner. The professional nurse utilizes data trends to support and improve clinical practice. Participate in hospital and/or unit based patient safety and quality activities and use principles to support and improve patient outcomes (unit‑based, hospital‑wide, The Joint Commission, NPSGs, NDNQI, Patient First and other local, state and federal patient safety initiatives). Physical Requirements Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer patients and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching. Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise and possible exposure to radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc. Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases and other transmissible infections. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handle emergency and crisis situations. Subjected to irregular hours. May have contact with hazardous materials. Skills & Abilities Possess and apply the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. Ability to provide care for a designated group of patients according to unit guidelines and hospital policies, procedures and protocols. Has the skills and knowledge to provide care to the age groups of the population served including: Knowledge of growth and development; Ability to interpret age specific data and response to care; and Provide age appropriate communication. At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay Range
$41.76 - $68.89 Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level Employment type
Part‑time Job function
Health Care Provider Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Tufts Medicine by 2x Get notified about new Clinical Research Nurse jobs in Boston, MA.
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