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Get Access To All JobsRegistered Nurse, RN - Maternal Fetal Medicine
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.
Hours: 24 hours per week, 8:00a-4:30p
Job Profile Summary
The professional registered nurse possesses and applies the knowledge, skills and experience necessary for the culturally relevant care management of a diverse high risk patient population in the Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic. 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: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates 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.
- Collaborates with patient, family/significant others and other disciplines to identify expected outcomes based on synthesis of data and diagnosis
- Identifies cultural needs (i.e. language, etc) to develop a care plan that enhances the health care experience
- Develops individualized outcomes-based care plans incorporating the patient and family's readiness and barrier to learning
- Coordinates and validates a plan of care for each shift
- Initiates interdisciplinary patient/family meetings to facilitate communication regarding the plan of care
- Communicates and coordinates the patients discharge plan utilizing unit-based and community resources to ensure a seamless transition for the patient and their family
- The plan of care utilizes principles and concepts of project, organizational or systems management
- Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner
- Documents the implementation and any modifications, including changes or omissions, of the identified plan
- Collaborates with nursing colleagues and others to implement the plan
- Utilizes evidence-based interventions and treatments specific to the diagnosis or problem
- Provides and coordinates health teaching which is required by individuals, families and groups to maintain an optimal level of health
- Documents per hospital and regulatory requirements/policies, all aspects of care, including but not limited to, treatments/procedures performed and patient response and refills for prescription medications; as well as coordination of referrals and diagnostic studies as needed.
- Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of the planned strategies in relation to patient responses and the attainment of expected outcomes and knowledge
- The nurse uses the evaluation process to update the plan of care as dictated by the patient response and/or if desired outcomes have not been achieved
Minimum Qualifications:
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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.
-
Minimum 2 years as an ambulatory obstetric RN with a strong clinical background and experience in content areas such as prenatal care, fetal monitoring and other high risk obstetrical related topics.
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. The MFM Professional RN is subject to stressful clinical situations and professional relationships. The MFM Professional RN is in contact with patients on a daily basis and may be exposed to infectious diseases. Lifting or moving equipment and patients may result in muscular strain. The MFM nurse works with a variety of electronic technology supports as well as seeing patients in a variety of settings throughout the hospital.
- Utilizes theoretical and evidence-based knowledge in partnering with patients and their families to assess, plan, implement and evaluate age appropriate care. Possesses and applies 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. This includes:
- Knowledge of growth and development
- Ability to interpret age specific data and response to care
-
Provide age specific communication
-
Assesses and collaborates 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.
-
Plans and develops: Individualized outcomes-based care plans incorporating the patient and family’s readiness and barrier to learning; Orchestrates and validates a plan of care for each shift; Initiates interdisciplinary patient/family meetings to facilitate communication regarding the plan of care; Communicates and coordinates the patients discharge plan utilizing unit-based and community resources to ensure a seamless transition for the patient and their family; Ensures the plan of care utilizes principles and concepts of project, organizational or systems management.
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Implements: The plan in a safe and timely manner; Documents the implementation and any modifications, including changes or omissions, of the identified plan; Collaborates with nursing colleagues and others to implement the plan; Utilizes evidence-based interventions and treatments specific to the diagnosis or problem; Provides and coordinates health teaching which is required by individuals, families and groups to maintain an optimal level of health; Documents per hospital and regulatory requirements/policies, all aspects of care, including but not limited to, treatments/procedures performed and patient response.
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Evaluates: The effectiveness of the planned strategies in relation to patient responses and the attainment of expected outcomes and knowledge; Uses the evaluation process to update the plan of care as dictated by the patient response and/or if desired outcomes have not been achieved.
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Demonstrates and applies the skill and judgement 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.
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Performs procedures and treatments using nursing knowledge and judgment, according to established unit/practice area guidelines and professional standards.
-
Safely administers and assesses the patient response to medication utilizing essential knowledge of pharmacology and Hospital and Department Standards of Care.
-
Maintains clinical competency with respect to technology and utilizes equipment in a safe manner.
-
Performs as an advocate and as an educator for patients and families.
-
Provides high quality in an efficient and a safe manner. The professional nurse utilizes data trends to support and improve clinical practice.
-
Participates in hospital and/or unit based patient safety and quality activities and uses 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.
-
Participates in performance improvement activities through data collection, analysis and evaluation.
-
Champions quality, safety, regulatory, and patient-family satisfaction.
-
Facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships among the various disciplines and departments to ensure effective quality patient care delivery and to create a positive and professional work environment. Supports collaboration with nursing colleagues and other disciplines to implement plan of care by participation in nursing, physician, and case management reporting rounds.
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Delegates responsibilities to others with an understanding of their roles, knowledge and capabilities.
-
Influences others to achieve Service Excellence by: Establishing a climate for optimal patient care, mutually supportive collegial relationships, and professional development; Treating both internal and external customers with courtesy, respect and caring behavior; Promoting a safe, clean, therapeutic environment for patients, families and staff; Acknowledging cultural differences that exist among staff and patients; Identifying customer service needs on the unit; Presenting self in a professional and calm manner; Providing responsible and efficient use of resources.
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Participates in professional development and lifelong learning activities that assist in developing and maintaining their continuing competence, enhance their professional practice and support achievement of their career goals including: Maintaining current licensure and adheres to the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act; Assuming responsibility for participating in educational opportunities to support and meet clinical competency requirements; Seeking out educational and professional resources; Developing professionally as a self-directed, motivated learner; Seeking out advanced certification opportunities and ongoing education opportunities; Precepting and mentoring newly hired staff and nursing students; Investigating available technology and resources to apply evidence based practice and research into daily professional activities; Promoting leadership at the bedside as a delegator, collaborator, facilitator, and communicator; and Promoting unit and organizational growth through a shared governance model.
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May assume charge nurse functions in collaboration with unit leadership.
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Facilitates communication by: Seeking and sharing job-related information that supports a culture of respect and responsibility; Assuming responsibility and ownership for professional conduct; Accepting responsibility for positive and productive communication skills; Attending and actively participating in staff meetings (when unable to attend, accepts responsibility for reading staff meeting minutes); and Accepting responsibility for reading emails to keep current with unit and hospital based information.
Physical Requirements:
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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:
-
Possesses and applies 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:
$43.01 - $70.95
Registered Nurse, RN - Maternal Fetal Medicine
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.
Hours: 24 hours per week, 8:00a-4:30p
Job Profile Summary
The professional registered nurse possesses and applies the knowledge, skills and experience necessary for the culturally relevant care management of a diverse high risk patient population in the Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic. 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: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates 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.
- Collaborates with patient, family/significant others and other disciplines to identify expected outcomes based on synthesis of data and diagnosis
- Identifies cultural needs (i.e. language, etc) to develop a care plan that enhances the health care experience
- Develops individualized outcomes-based care plans incorporating the patient and family's readiness and barrier to learning
- Coordinates and validates a plan of care for each shift
- Initiates interdisciplinary patient/family meetings to facilitate communication regarding the plan of care
- Communicates and coordinates the patients discharge plan utilizing unit-based and community resources to ensure a seamless transition for the patient and their family
- The plan of care utilizes principles and concepts of project, organizational or systems management
- Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner
- Documents the implementation and any modifications, including changes or omissions, of the identified plan
- Collaborates with nursing colleagues and others to implement the plan
- Utilizes evidence-based interventions and treatments specific to the diagnosis or problem
- Provides and coordinates health teaching which is required by individuals, families and groups to maintain an optimal level of health
- Documents per hospital and regulatory requirements/policies, all aspects of care, including but not limited to, treatments/procedures performed and patient response and refills for prescription medications; as well as coordination of referrals and diagnostic studies as needed.
- Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of the planned strategies in relation to patient responses and the attainment of expected outcomes and knowledge
- The nurse uses the evaluation process to update the plan of care as dictated by the patient response and/or if desired outcomes have not been achieved
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.
-
Minimum 2 years as an ambulatory obstetric RN with a strong clinical background and experience in content areas such as prenatal care, fetal monitoring and other high risk obstetrical related topics.
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. The MFM Professional RN is subject to stressful clinical situations and professional relationships. The MFM Professional RN is in contact with patients on a daily basis and may be exposed to infectious diseases. Lifting or moving equipment and patients may result in muscular strain. The MFM nurse works with a variety of electronic technology supports as well as seeing patients in a variety of settings throughout the hospital.
- Utilizes theoretical and evidence-based knowledge in partnering with patients and their families to assess, plan, implement and evaluate age appropriate care. Possesses and applies 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. This includes:
- Knowledge of growth and development
- Ability to interpret age specific data and response to care
-
Provide age specific communication
-
Assesses and collaborates 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.
-
Plans and develops: Individualized outcomes-based care plans incorporating the patient and family’s readiness and barrier to learning; Orchestrates and validates a plan of care for each shift; Initiates interdisciplinary patient/family meetings to facilitate communication regarding the plan of care; Communicates and coordinates the patients discharge plan utilizing unit-based and community resources to ensure a seamless transition for the patient and their family; Ensures the plan of care utilizes principles and concepts of project, organizational or systems management.
-
Implements: The plan in a safe and timely manner; Documents the implementation and any modifications, including changes or omissions, of the identified plan; Collaborates with nursing colleagues and others to implement the plan; Utilizes evidence-based interventions and treatments specific to the diagnosis or problem; Provides and coordinates health teaching which is required by individuals, families and groups to maintain an optimal level of health; Documents per hospital and regulatory requirements/policies, all aspects of care, including but not limited to, treatments/procedures performed and patient response.
-
Evaluates: The effectiveness of the planned strategies in relation to patient responses and the attainment of expected outcomes and knowledge; Uses the evaluation process to update the plan of care as dictated by the patient response and/or if desired outcomes have not been achieved.
-
Demonstrates and applies the skill and judgement 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.
-
Performs procedures and treatments using nursing knowledge and judgment, according to established unit/practice area guidelines and professional standards.
-
Safely administers and assesses the patient response to medication utilizing essential knowledge of pharmacology and Hospital and Department Standards of Care.
-
Maintains clinical competency with respect to technology and utilizes equipment in a safe manner.
-
Performs as an advocate and as an educator for patients and families.
-
Provides high quality in an efficient and a safe manner. The professional nurse utilizes data trends to support and improve clinical practice.
-
Participates in hospital and/or unit based patient safety and quality activities and uses 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.
-
Participates in performance improvement activities through data collection, analysis and evaluation.
-
Champions quality, safety, regulatory, and patient-family satisfaction.
-
Facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships among the various disciplines and departments to ensure effective quality patient care delivery and to create a positive and professional work environment. Supports collaboration with nursing colleagues and other disciplines to implement plan of care by participation in nursing, physician, and case management reporting rounds.
-
Delegates responsibilities to others with an understanding of their roles, knowledge and capabilities.
-
Influences others to achieve Service Excellence by: Establishing a climate for optimal patient care, mutually supportive collegial relationships, and professional development; Treating both internal and external customers with courtesy, respect and caring behavior; Promoting a safe, clean, therapeutic environment for patients, families and staff; Acknowledging cultural differences that exist among staff and patients; Identifying customer service needs on the unit; Presenting self in a professional and calm manner; Providing responsible and efficient use of resources.
-
Participates in professional development and lifelong learning activities that assist in developing and maintaining their continuing competence, enhance their professional practice and support achievement of their career goals including: Maintaining current licensure and adheres to the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act; Assuming responsibility for participating in educational opportunities to support and meet clinical competency requirements; Seeking out educational and professional resources; Developing professionally as a self-directed, motivated learner; Seeking out advanced certification opportunities and ongoing education opportunities; Precepting and mentoring newly hired staff and nursing students; Investigating available technology and resources to apply evidence based practice and research into daily professional activities; Promoting leadership at the bedside as a delegator, collaborator, facilitator, and communicator; and Promoting unit and organizational growth through a shared governance model.
-
May assume charge nurse functions in collaboration with unit leadership.
-
Facilitates communication by: Seeking and sharing job-related information that supports a culture of respect and responsibility; Assuming responsibility and ownership for professional conduct; Accepting responsibility for positive and productive communication skills; Attending and actively participating in staff meetings (when unable to attend, accepts responsibility for reading staff meeting minutes); and Accepting responsibility for reading emails to keep current with unit and hospital based information.
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:
-
Possesses and applies 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:
$43.01 - $70.95
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Target clinical research and analytics roles
Tufts Medical Center's research programs and data-driven departments hire OPT students more consistently than general administrative functions. Focus your search on clinical research coordinator, biostatistics, and health informatics postings, where your degree field alignment is easiest to demonstrate.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting
STEM OPT's 24-month extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Before you accept an offer, verify Tufts Medical Center's active E-Verify status directly with HR so your extension eligibility isn't at risk after you start.
Use Migrate Mate to check Tufts H-1B filing history
Your OPT employment is a stepping stone to H-1B sponsorship. Migrate Mate surfaces Tufts Medical Center's H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history by role and department, so you can evaluate whether your target team has a genuine track record of sponsoring employees long-term.
Align your degree to specialty occupation criteria
Tufts Medical Center operates in a field where most qualifying roles require a specific degree, not just any bachelor's. Review the O*NET occupation profile for your target role and confirm your degree field maps directly to the specialty occupation definition USCIS applies.
Address your OPT end date early in interviews
Hiring managers in hospital systems often conflate OPT timelines with H-1B sponsorship costs. Bring a clear one-page summary of your EAD validity window, cap-gap protection if applicable, and the USCIS H-1B timeline so the recruiter understands what Tufts would need to commit to.
Research prevailing wage before negotiating salary
If Tufts Medical Center later files an H-1B on your behalf, the offered wage must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify the applicable wage level before your salary discussion so you negotiate from an informed position.
Tufts Medical Center OPT Eligibility: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Tufts Medical Center sponsor OPT visas?
Tufts Medical Center doesn't sponsor OPT directly because OPT is work authorization USCIS grants to the F-1 student, not a visa the employer files. What Tufts does is hire students who already hold an OPT EAD. For STEM OPT extensions, Tufts must be enrolled in E-Verify, which it is as a major academic medical center.
Which departments at Tufts Medical Center typically hire OPT students?
Clinical research, health informatics, biostatistics, and hospital administration are the departments at Tufts Medical Center most likely to hire OPT students. These roles align well with degree fields common among international graduates, such as public health, biomedical sciences, and health data analytics, making specialty occupation arguments more straightforward.
How do I find open OPT roles at Tufts Medical Center?
Search Tufts Medical Center's careers portal and filter for roles matching your degree field. Migrate Mate also lists Tufts Medical Center positions filtered for OPT eligibility alongside the company's H-1B filing history, giving you a clearer picture of which departments have sponsored international employees beyond the OPT stage.
How do I time my OPT job search at Tufts Medical Center?
USCIS recommends filing your OPT application 90 days before your program end date. You can start working up to 10 days before your EAD start date. Apply to Tufts Medical Center roles at least three to four months before your intended start date to account for hospital onboarding timelines and credentialing requirements.
Does Tufts Medical Center support the OPT-to-H-1B transition?
Tufts Medical Center has a record of sponsoring H-1B visas for employees in clinical, research, and technical roles. If you're hired on OPT, discuss H-1B sponsorship with your hiring manager before the H-1B cap registration window opens in March, since petitions for the following October 1 start date must be filed months in advance.
How does Tufts Medical Center hire OPT students?
OPT is work authorization granted directly to F-1 students after graduation — no employer petition is required. Tufts Medical Center can hire OPT students as soon as their EAD card is approved. STEM degree holders can extend OPT by 24 months when their employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Most companies that hire OPT students also support the transition to H-1B when the student's OPT period is ending. Check Tufts Medical Center's individual postings on Migrate Mate to confirm OPT acceptance per role.