Nurse (RN) - Infectious Disease - MGH
About The Position
The Staff Nurse works in the Massachusetts General Hospital Division of Infectious Diseases, providing patient-centered nursing care in the outpatient Infectious Disease Unit. The role includes nursing care management for patients receiving primary care for People Living With HIV/AIDS and specialty infectious disease care. The nurse collaborates with healthcare providers and attending physicians to support optimal patient outcomes and provides safe, competent, individualized care. The position is hybrid, with the option to work from home two days per week after 90 days of employment; it also has onsite capability.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred.
- Clinical nursing experience of 0–1 year required.
- Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only listed as preferred.
- Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing and patient care.
- Knowledge of care requirements for the age groups served.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.
- Experience cannot be substituted for a degree.
Nice To Haves
- Infectious disease and/or HIV experience preferred.
- Proficiency in speaking other languages, especially Spanish and/or Portuguese, strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assure competent, compassionate nursing care and manage overall nursing care for outpatient Infectious Disease Unit patients.
- Interpret plans of medical care; assess patients and make clinical decisions regarding nursing care.
- Provide safe, competent, individualized nursing care and evaluate care for groups of patients.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Administer medications and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
- Record patients’ medical information and vital signs.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions.
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Modify patient treatment plans based on patients’ responses and conditions.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers and attending physicians to support optimal health outcomes.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Generous paid time off.
- Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount).
- Resources for childcare and emergency backup care.
- Hospital-paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan.
- Employee discounts on tickets and passes for attractions and events.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
- Recognition programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
