Community Health Nurse, Jamaica Plain BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

8d•$42 - $106•Onsite

About The Position

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Community Health Nurse for its Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center (SJPHC), a licensed Community Health Center that provides comprehensive care including Adult and Pediatric Primary Care, OB/GYN, Cardiology, Neurology, Podiatry, and Behavioral Health. SJPHC has a long-standing commitment to team-based care and serving the community. The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for planning and providing patient care for assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care. The role requires the nurse to demonstrate initiative, knowledge, and clinical skills in caring for patients with complex needs, assuming full responsibility for the assessment, plan, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, reporting to a designated nurse manager or supervisor.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing with current registration in Massachusetts.
For newly licensed nurses, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required.
Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Massachusetts required.
Recent ambulatory clinic experience required.
Telephone Triage experience required.
Bilingual – English/Spanish fluency strongly preferred.
Previous experience with medical residents preferred.
Desire to work with medical trainees at all levels is essential.
Must show evidence of the basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients.
Must demonstrate observational skills and the ability to set priorities.
Must be able to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills.
Must demonstrate effective skills in applying hospital standards in area of service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time/priority management.

Nice To Haves

Six months Pediatric nursing experience preferred.
Primary Care nursing experience preferred.
Experience with Adult patients preferred.
Community Health experienced preferred.

Responsibilities

Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating a plan of care for a specific patient assignment.
Setting priorities when organizing care for patients with varying acuity.
Maintaining continuity through clear and concise (verbal and written) communication.
Demonstrating appropriate knowledge of growth and development of the adult and geriatric patient.
Documenting patient care in a manner that is clear, complete, concise, and in compliance with nursing documentation standards.
Developing a comprehensive plan of care based on data from an initial assessment of patient and family, information from other members of the health care team, intra-agency referral, and previous medical records.
Developing a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources and documents according to the department’s documentation standards.
Developing a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources.
Evaluating the effectiveness of the plan of care, and documenting progress in meeting stated goals. Revising plan of care as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
Participating actively in the unit-based and organizational quality management and/or quality improvement programs.
Providing a safe environment for patients, staff, family, and visitors.
Administering medication safely according to established policies and procedures.
Performing nursing procedures safely and efficiently.
Using equipment safely and efficiently.
Demonstrating awareness of potential/actual risks of infection and modes of transmission.
Utilizing universal precautions in nursing practice.
Interacting with patients, families, and colleagues in a professional manner.
Collaborating with other discipline(s).
Developing, utilizing, and evaluating unit-specific standards of care.
Upholding the A.N.A. code of ethics and acting as a role model to other staff members.
Participating in determining and implementing goals and objectives for the unit.
Participating in determining goals and objectives in the periodic review and evaluation.
Serving on unit-based and organizational committees and disseminating information to peers.
Assuming responsibility for personal and professional growth through identification of own learning needs.
Sharing knowledge and experience with colleagues.
Participating in unit-based and organizational educational programs.
Seeking and accepting guidance for additional learning needs.
Utilizing nursing research findings in clinical practice.
Contributing to nursing and/or medical research endeavors by supporting investigators.
Utilizing time and materials in an effective and economical manner.
Providing suggestions which support the delivery of cost-effective health care.
Assessing patient's acuity accurately when making decisions regarding staffing, transfers, and assignments.
Demonstrating awareness of the need to manage within established budgetary boundaries.
Participating in the orientation of new staff members, students, and others as appropriate.
Providing input into the clinical evaluation of other staff, as appropriate.
Assuming responsibility for the unit in the absence of leadership personnel.
Adhering to hospital and nursing policies and aiding in their interpretation to others.
Recommending change in policies and procedures through appropriate channels.
Participating in the cooperative effort and peer support required for the smooth running of the unit, e.g., flexibility in relation to patient assignments, shift assignment, or work schedule.