Job Summary:
Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse to work at our clinics at the Southampton shelter, Transitions shelter, and other sites as dictated by program needs. The registered nurse will provide daily nursing support for clinic patients as part of a multidisciplinary team in a highly collaborative environment, will play a crucial role to assure that clinically appropriate and timely decisions are made, and ensure actions are taken around patient assessments, administering of medications, treatments and overall patient care. Other responsibilities include educating patients on medication and general health information. Travel between sites is required.
Hours: As needed; days/shifts will vary: Monday – Sunday, 6:00am - 2:30pm or 12:00pm - 8:30pm
Responsibilities:
Direct Nursing Care:
- Direct nursing care of patients on assigned Team to ensure that all needs of the patients are met, in conformance with 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, Site Manager, etc.)
- Responsible for administering medications and treatments to all the patients assigned to his/her 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 per policy. Observe and report any adverse reactions
- Provide all nursing related activities in association with primary care clinical operations at BHCHP primary clinic settings: including direct care and nursing case management activities, immunization and screenings
- Provide triage and nursing assessment of walk-in and scheduled patients as directed
Communication:- Responsible for giving and receiving report at change of shift; potential cross training at other clinics to check narcotics and related drug supplies per policy; sign appropriate forms
- Responsible for taking off orders accurately, per policy
- Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality
- Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting. Ensuring that the clinical record for each patient is current and accurate
Education and Training:- Educate patients according to their needs, using nursing knowledge and skills, in such areas as TB, HIV, and medications to promote their physical and mental well being
- Participate in orientation and in-service training for personnel, student nurses and other health professions as indicated
Qualifications:- Commonwealth of Massachusetts RN license
- Minimum of 2 years nursing experience preferred
- Experience with underserved population preferable
Teamwork Competencies:
- Displays concern and initiative
- Observes and supports program policy
- Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors
- Ability to learn and adapt
Compensation and Benefits:- The compensation starts at $37.82 per hour and increases based upon years of experience.
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