Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Summary

Hours: As needed, Shifts Will Vary: 7:00am – 3:30pm, 3:00pm – 11:30pm, and 11:00pm - 7:30am, 7:00am-7:00pm, 7:00pm-7:00am with some weekend and holiday coverage. Worksite will include the Barbara McInnis House located at 780 Albany Street, Boston, MA.

Union: No
Union Name: Non-union

Patient Facing: Yes

Responsibilities

• Direct nursing care of patients on assigned team to ensure that all needs of the patients are met, in conformance with respite established policies and procedures, as well as Department of Health rules and regulations.
• Responsible for accurate assessments and documentation, reporting to appropriate personnel as indicated (i.e., on-call provider, nurse manager, Director of Nursing, etc.)
• Responsible for administering medications and treatments to all the patients assigned to his/her Team skillfully and correctly, documenting per policy; observe and report any adverse reactions.
• Responsible for updating and maintaining accurate treatment records, flow sheets and vaccine administration, documenting appropriately
• Participate actively in New Patients Rounds, Team Rounds, and all other Team meetings when appropriate
• Responsible for giving and receiving report at change of shift; checking narcotics and related drug supplies per policy; sign appropriate forms.
• Responsible for taking off orders accurately, per policy; responsible for assigning specific individual tasks to, and directing Respite Aides, and giving each a verbal report on patients' needs.
• Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality; maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting.
• Ensures that the clinical record for each patient on his/her Team is current and accurate.

Requirements

• Licensed as RN in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred
• Valid CPR/BLS certification
• Experience with underserved population preferred
• Experience with EMR strongly preferred; strong medical assessment skills

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish & English candidates encouraged to apply

Benefits

Compensation ranges from $49.00 - $55.00 per hour and is based on years of experience.