RN-Pediatric Allergy- MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Allergy Nurse provides direct patient care in an outpatient ambulatory setting for pediatric patients with allergic and immunologic conditions. The role is primarily patient-facing, with limited triage, and includes work at the Boston site and travel to Newton-Wellesley Hospital, with occasional travel to Danvers as needed. The schedule is five eight-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, with no weekends, call, holidays, evenings, or nights. The nurse provides specialized allergy care across satellite locations, assists with outpatient procedures, administers medications and IV therapy, monitors patient responses, educates patients and families, and coordinates care with healthcare professionals. The position also requires maintaining accurate records, protecting confidential information, and following infection-control protocols. This is an onsite, regular, full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing required; a Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
Registered Nurse state license required.
Clinical nursing experience of 0–1 year required.
Familiarity with practical nursing principles and skills for providing patient care and treatment.
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.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based, fast-paced environment.
Strong organization and attention to detail.
Willingness and ability to travel between satellite locations in Boston, Newton, and Danvers.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of RN experience is strongly preferred.
Pediatric and inpatient experience is preferred.
Strong clinical skills in acute pediatric nursing are preferred.
Excellent patient education abilities.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and support in an ambulatory care unit.
Assess patients, develop care plans, and assist with outpatient procedures while prioritizing comfort and safety.
Conduct oral food and drug challenges.
Perform skin-prick and intradermal allergy testing.
Administer biologic therapies and monitor patient responses.
Manage environmental allergen immunotherapy and oral immunotherapy treatments.
Educate patients and families about treatment plans, medications, and post-procedure care.
Perform phone triage and address patient and parent concerns.
Complete prior authorizations and assist with care coordination.
Administer medications and perform IV therapy.
Maintain accurate patient records in compliance with regulations.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
Follow infection-control protocols and maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
Travel between satellite locations in Boston, Newton, and Danvers as needed.