RN

Position Summary

A Registered Nurse holds ultimate responsibility for direct and indirect nursing care, including providing nursing care, health maintenance, teaching, counseling, planning and restoration for optimal functioning and comfort.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assess a patient through obtaining patient history and performing appropriate tests and observations.
• Communicate with the patient’s provider and educate the patient on test results, new care plans and/or other relevant health care information including the use of newly prescribed medications and/or changes in the current medication regime.
• Demonstrates sound clinical judgment/decision making when triaging sick patients, both on the phone and in the waiting room.
• Safely and effectively administers medications, tests and treatments as ordered.
• Teaches patients and families health care regimens. Explains and provides information regarding disease and wellness, tests, results, medications, diet, exercise, and other aspects of the plan of care to patients.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Completion of Accredited Nursing Program.
• Licensure in Massachusetts as an RN.
• BCLS certification per department policy.
• 1 year relevant nursing experience in a community health and/or ambulatory care setting preferred.

Pay

$40 - $60 hourly, based on experience

Benefits

Details on benefits are available on our Careers Page.

Time Type

Part time

Department

South End Washington Primary Care

All Locations

1601 Washington Street, 400 Shawmut Avenue

Skills

Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the department’s immediate needs and long term growth goals, shows initiative, uses critical thinking to problem solve independently, exhibits leadership qualities, and effectively engages with the clinical team.

EEO & Accommodation Statement

NeighborHealth is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to HRrecruit@NeighborHealth.com or call 617-568-4480 to let us know the nature of your request.

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