Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Gynecology (Lexington) - 40 hrs, Days

About The Role

Under the supervision of nursing and ambulatory leadership, the Registered Nurse (RN) delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the Lahey Clinic Professional Practice Model, the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act, and ANA Standards of Practice. Working closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical support staff, the RN coordinates care across the patient journey, supports office-based gynecologic procedures, provides patient education, and promotes safe, compassionate, and inclusive care. This role is integral to supporting the continued growth of the practice and ensuring efficient, coordinated care for a diverse patient population.

Why Join Our Team?

• Growing Gynecology practice with expanding provider services
• Collaborative environment with experienced physicians and clinical staff
• Opportunity to support both routine gynecologic care and in-office procedures
• Meaningful role in improving patient access and care coordination

Responsibilities

• Clinical Judgment and Decision Making:
  • Provide safe patient care by demonstrating organizational skills that maintain and coordinate safe delivery of quality care.
  • Perform systematic patient and family assessments relevant to practice settings and record related health data.
  • Analyze and interpret recorded data to make informed judgments about specific nursing care needs.
  • Develop a culturally competent plan of care that identifies patient problems, expected outcomes, and preventative measures.
  • Respect the religious, spiritual, ethnic, and cultural values of the patient and family.
  • Deliver age-specific care and utilize listening skills and clinical judgment for telephonic assessments.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of care and adapt plans based on patient/family response.
  • Provide physical care including ADLs, positioning, transporting, treatments, and administering medications (including blood and blood products).
  • Monitor and recognize acute changes in patients and intervene appropriately.
• Professional Relationship:
  • Establish professional relationships with nurses, physicians, colleagues, patients, and families based on Swanson’s Theory of Caring.
  • Educate patients and families about illnesses, treatments, and preventative measures.
  • Support community-based activities within and beyond the Lahey community.
  • Collaborate and communicate with other healthcare providers to ensure quality and continuity of care.
• Clinical Leadership:
  • Demonstrate professional behavior by adhering to unit policies, practice guidelines, and the ANA Code of Ethics.
  • Act as a responsive team member and fulfill roles in regulatory compliance and readiness.
  • Serve as a patient advocate within legal limits.
  • Achieve and maintain ACLS certification as required by departmental standards.
• Clinical Scholarship:
  • Uphold standards of quality nursing care and demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning.
  • Incorporate evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing.
• Organizational Requirements:
  • Maintain strict adherence to confidentiality policies and Lahey Clinic’s Guiding Principles, Mission Statement, and Goals.
  • Comply with all Lahey Clinic policies and behavioral expectations.
  • Demonstrate courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
  • Participate in quality improvement activities and mandatory education.
  • Perform all other duties as needed or directed to meet departmental needs.

Requirements

• Graduate of a state-approved and/or accredited School of Nursing (BSN preferred).
• Current license to practice professional nursing from the Massachusetts Board of Registration.
• BLS certification with American Heart Association.
• Acute care medical-surgical experience.

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated clinical skills and technical knowledge to provide care according to Nursing Policy and Procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $95.37 per hour. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, including seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires all staff to be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.