Staff Nurse - RN

Role

The Staff Nurse – RN provides nursing services at the top of the incumbent’s license to patients in accordance with all applicable Massachusetts State Laws as well as regulations promulgated by the Department of Public Health and Harbor Health Services, Inc.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine nursing care to patients, while utilizing age specific guidelines and standard precaution practices at all times.
• In conjunction with care team and/or provider, assists in the development and implementation of a comprehensive plan of care.
• Administers medications and vaccinations to patients orally, topically, subcutaneously, intradermally and intramuscularly as ordered by provider or following standing orders policy.
• Documents patient care activities, assessments, treatment plans and interventions in Electronic Health Record ensuring accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters.
• Certifies that emergency equipment in clinical area is appropriately maintained and working once per month and/or whenever equipment has been used.
• Participates in team, department and clinic meetings to learn, support process improvement and contribute to care plans as appropriate.
• Provides cross coverage and training for staff in similar roles as needed.
• Provides health coaching and teaching for common conditions (i.e. asthma, hypertension, diabetes…) through individual nurse visits, group visits and co-visits with other disciplines (clinical pharmacy, Behavioral Health, nutrition, physicals…) as appropriate.
• Affords assistance to patients with staying up to date with clinical care guidelines, immunizations and health maintenance tests.
• Supports transitions of care through nurse visits after ED/Hospitalizations as appropriate.

Requirements

• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) and Current BLS required, BSN preferred.
• Excellent customer service and verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to effectively work within both a team setting and independently.
• Ability to work effectively with economically, racially and linguistically diverse customers, Bilingual Vietnamese, Spanish a plus.
• Basic computer literacy including knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams) and familiarity with Electronic Medical Record software (EPIC/OCHIN desired).
• Experience in a community health setting and/or ambulatory care or health insurance environment preferred.

Qualifications

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Skills

• Age-specific guidelines and standard precaution practices.
• Documentation of patient care activities.
• Maintaining and working emergency equipment.
• Participation in team, department and clinic meetings.
• Health coaching and teaching for common conditions.
• Assistance with clinical care guidelines, immunizations and health maintenance tests.
• Supporting transitions of care.

Benefits

Full Benefits Package including Health, Dental and Vision, generous paid time off plus 11 paid holidays annually, free parking on site and competitive salary!

Pay

Salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining actual base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g. location, years of relevant experience, education, training, and other factors as permissible by law). As such, most offers will not be at the top of the salary range.

Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:45 AM-5:15 PM, Thursday 11:45 AM-8:15 PM Full Time, 40 hours weekly