Per Diem Registered Nurse
Primary Purpose of Position
The North Shore Community Health (NSCH) is an industry leader in exceptional community healthcare delivery. Under the general direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager, the Per Diem Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect nursing care and patient education within the scope of their licensure. This position offers flexible scheduling with a combination of onsite and remote work. Per Diem Registered Nurses are required to work at least one onsite shift per month at one of NSCH's health centers (Salem, Peabody, or Gloucester). Additional shifts may be completed remotely or onsite based on departmental and patient care needs.
Mission
North Shore Community Health’s mission is to build healthy communities by providing exceptional care to all. Vision Healthy People | Vibrant Communities Values Accountability We take our responsibility to ourselves, each other, and the NSCH Community very seriously. We understand our individual roles, and positions of power with respect to how others perceive our roles and actions. We hold ourselves accountable when we make mistakes–acknowledging the error, owning it, taking corrective actions, and moving forward. We follow through on what we commit or resolve to do. Integrity Integrity is the foundation of healthy relationships. We are committed to the highest ethical standards: honesty, fairness, respectfulness, and trustworthiness. We are honorable and respectful in dealings with others, and we strive to deal honestly, fairly, and in a respectful, ethical, and trustworthy manner when in agreement or disagreement. Empathy Empathy is a deep appreciation for another’s situation and point of view, which is the basis for the golden rule and our intrinsic sense of justice. We strive to bring empathy into our interactions with each other and with our patients. Courage We see courage as the strength of character to stand up for our convictions and belief system. To have courage is to have the fortitude to take risks and to extend one’s behaviors, actions, and thoughts beyond one’s comfort zone. We appreciate that courage is often required to compromise. Courage is a state of mind to face adverse, difficult, and challenging situations with confidence and positive energy. Respect NSCH holds its patients in the highest regard. We provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient needs and values. We take the time to listen to concerns, understand what is important, and provide appropriate solutions and care. We do this through coordination and integration of care, collaboration, and teamwork. Commitment NSCH is committed to the health and well-being of its community, patients, and staff. We demonstrate this commitment by constantly striving to align our actions with our mission, vision, and values.
Essential Functions
Affirms and interprets data and makes informed judgments related to patient care.
Evaluates outcomes of basic nursing interventions and initiates changes in care plans.
Collaborates and communicates with primary care providers and other care team members to ensure quality and continuity of care, including participation in huddles to help ensure a smooth workday and maximize time with patients in the clinic.
Reviews refill requests from pharmacy and patients based on medication refill protocol; reconciles patient medication lists and attaches pertinent information necessary for the provider to authorize the refill.
Administers immunizations and medications and performs other procedures as needed, including but not limited to EKGs, suture removals, wound dressing changes, ear irrigations, PPD application and interpretation, and blood pressure checks.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of all nursing care and patient communication, including phone notes, nursing visit notes, and immunization or medication administration documentation.
Completes patient forms to the furthest extent possible when needed within the scope of nursing practice, including prior authorization forms.
Provides health education to individuals and families to further patient self-management and self-empowerment and to help patients maintain/sustain an optimal level of health.
Communicates with members of the patient’s care team outside of the health center as needed, for instance, with specialists or visiting nurses, to help with the coordination of care.
Manages vaccination supply and ordering, including proper vaccination storage and handling.
Uses information about data trends for self-directed learning and performance improvement.
Provides coverage at other NSCH clinical sites or call centers as needed.
Performs additional duties to fulfill NSCH's mission as assigned.
Requirements
College Degree from an accredited school of nursing, current license to practice as an RN in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Current CPR certification
Ability to function effectively both as a leader and a member of a team, as well as a proven ability to work independently
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Approaches work with an eye for problem-solving and with a positive attitude
Maintains a high level of customer service with both patients and coworkers
Possesses strong critical thinking skills and can prioritize and address many competing demands
Recognizes and responds quickly to patient and/or unit condition changes
Possession of preference will be given to bilingual/bicultural individuals who can speak Spanish and/or Portuguese
Experience with and proficiency in the use of electronic health records and strong computer skills required
Sensitivity/skill in working with patients with complex medical, psychosocial, and socioeconomic circumstances, such as patients with significant mental illness, homelessness, poverty, and substance use disorders
The ability to travel to other NSCH sites for meetings and periodic clinical coverage is required
Some evening and Saturday hours are required
Completion of NSCH-required Compliance Training before the deadline
Salary Description
$44 per hour