Registered Nurse I - CONTINUOUS

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 1st, 2nd or 3rd 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

 Pre-Offer Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired.  For more information, please visit: http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth website.

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