Pediatric Health RN
About The Position
Join a mission-driven team dedicated to improving health outcomes for youth/young adults, and families experiencing homelessness in Greater Boston. The Pediatric Health RN provides compassionate, comprehensive, and developmentally appropriate care to children and families, while supporting the Family Team’s clinical operations. This role combines direct nursing care with shared operational coordination, including oversight of the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, public health initiatives, and quality improvement efforts. While primarily focused on pediatric populations, the Pediatric Health RN also provides adult and youth/young as needed and maintains competency in adult health to ensure continuity across all ages. This position also provides coordination for youth and young adult populations, ensuring smooth transitions from pediatric to adult care and integrating outreach, education, and preventive health services tailored to this age group. The Family Team provides integrated health services, including primary and episodic care, immunizations, mental health and substance use treatment, family planning, nutrition, and social service advocacy to pediatric, young adults, and adult patients. Care is delivered at the Family Clinic and various shelters, daycare centers, housing, and outreach locations throughout Greater Boston. If you bring strong leadership potential, a passion for innovation, or experience working with diverse populations, we encourage you to apply!
Requirements
- Registered Nurse with a current Massachusetts license
- BSN required
- Minimum of three (3) years of pediatric nursing experience
- Valid driver’s license and access to a car for travel between sites required
- Leadership experience with demonstrated management ability
- Experience working with underserved populations, including youth and families experiencing homelessness
Nice To Haves
- adult or community health experience preferred
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, or other languages commonly spoken by the population served. Additional salary compensation is available for certified proficiency
Responsibilities
- Delivering pediatric and adult patient care, including assessments, interventions, and health education
- Managing quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, and vaccine program
- Serving as Vaccine Manager for the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program
- Supporting public health measures tailored to the needs of youth and families experiencing homelessness
- Provide direct pediatric and adult care, including assessments, immunizations, developing and implementing interventions, health education, monitoring progress, and evaluating effectiveness
- Conduct triage and walk-in visits at Family Clinic and outreach locations
- Address health gaps and concerns for patients and their families
- Collaborate with case managers to address health needs
- Promote preventive health and early childhood development through education and outreach
- Collaborate with Adult Health RN to ensure seamless care for all patients served by the Family Team
- Serve as Vaccine Manager for the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, ensuring inventory management, compliance, and reporting
- Lead coordination for pediatric population; serve as team leader for pediatric-focused partner programs (e.g. Reach Out and Read, Horizons for Homeless Children, MA State Lead Testing)
- Lead and support quality improvement initiatives; assist with data monitoring and reporting
- Collaborate with Adult Health RN and Family Team Leadership to develop and refine clinical protocols
- Support clinical operations and supply management to ensure adherence to local, state, and federal healthcare regulations
- Assist in the transportation and distribution of supplies, medications, and vaccines between various sites
- Participates in public health efforts tailored to the needs of families and youth experiencing homelessness
- Contribute to policy and procedure development and staff education in collaboration with Family Team and BHCHP staff
Benefits
- competitive time off program
- health, dental and vision insurance
- 403B retirement savings plan
- pre-tax MBTA pass program with 40% discount
- additional compensation for demonstrated bilingual proficiency
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
