This is an open and continuous posting for full-time and part-time positions on multiple shifts for newly licensed Registered Nurses.
Tewksbury Hospital operated by the Department of Public Health (DPH), a 370 bed Joint Commission accredited hospital, is currently seeking caring and attentive individuals to serve as a Registered Nurse I working 24, 32, or 40 hours per week on the 1 st , 2 nd or 3 rd shift. Openings are on the DPH Medical Units at Tewksbury Hospital. The hospital provides comprehensive treatment, care, and comfort to adults with medical and/or mental illnesses.
Please note: After Nursing Orientation, these positions are 24, 32 or 40 hours per week on assigned shift. Required to work every other weekend; other days off as assigned.
Shifts: 1st shift: 6:45 am - 3:15 pm; 2nd shift: 2:45pm - 11:15pm- 3rd shift: 11:00 pm - 7:00 am
Employees in this position will be required to perform mandatory overtime
Annual Base Rate Salary Range does not reflect shift differential.
Annual Base Salary for 24 hours per week: $49,740.28 - $83,000.73
Annual Base Salary for 32 hours per week: $66,320.38 - $110,667.64
Annual Base Salary for 40 hours per week: $82,900.48 - $138,334.56
General Summary of RN I/Staff Nurse Duties (these are a general summary and not all-inclusive):
The RN I provides direct care to patients between 20 - 100+ years of age with chronic medical problems, with acute exacerbation at times and with diminished capabilities in ADL's needing consistent nursing care. Must assess, plan, implement and evaluate the direct and indirect care needs of patients. Provides direction and supervision to other staff.
Learn more about nursing opportunities at DPH https://www.mass.gov/info-details/nursing-roles-at-dph
About Tewksbury Hospital:
Tewksbury Hospital operates a 370-bed facility and a campus of over 700 acres of land. Its patient care services are provided under the auspices of the Department of Public Health and Mental Health. Joint Commission accredited LTAC hospital that provides high quality, comprehensive treatment, care, and comfort to adults with chronic medical and mental illness. A full range of services are provided including 24/7 Nursing, Nurse Practitioners, Medicine as well as psychiatric and psychological services, a 6- bed dialysis unit, clinical laboratory, radiology, respiratory care, nutrition, speech/language, pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, therapeutic recreation and arts, and pharmacy.
Learn more:https://www.mass.gov/locations/tewksbury-hospital
Qualifications:
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: None.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LEVELS IN SERIES: Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. *
*Recent graduates from an approved school of nursing must have applied for the first available registered nurse examination. Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license may be required.
Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.
Comprehensive Benefits
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Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.
