Per Diem Registered Nurse

North Shore Community Health•Peabody, MA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

North Shore Community Health (NSCH) is an industry leader in exceptional community healthcare delivery. Under the general direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager, the Per Diem Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect nursing care and patient education within the scope of their licensure. This position offers flexible scheduling with a combination of onsite and remote work. Per Diem Registered Nurses are required to work at least one onsite shift per month at one of NSCH's health centers (Salem, Peabody, or Gloucester). Additional shifts may be completed remotely or onsite based on departmental and patient care needs. The nurse should also be willing to assist with or learn triage and Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) care via Telehealth to support patient access and continuity of care. The Per Diem Registered Nurse will manage medication refill requests, address patient needs both in person and by telephone, and collaborate with the triage nursing team to assess patients and coordinate appropriate care. The Registered Nurse will work closely with the Clinical Nurse Manager, Medical Director, providers, and interdisciplinary care team to promote a safe, efficient, and patient-centered care environment. As a valued member of our team, the Per Diem Registered Nurse will work alongside racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse colleagues and patients, requiring cultural humility, cultural competence, and a strong commitment to health equity.

Requirements

College Degree from an accredited school of nursing, current license to practice as an RN in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Current CPR certification
Ability to function effectively both as a leader and a member of a team, as well as a proven ability to work independently
Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Approaches work with an eye for problem-solving and with a positive attitude
Maintains a high level of customer service with both patients and coworkers
Possesses strong critical thinking skills and can prioritize and address many competing demands
Must recognize and respond quickly to patient and/or unit condition changes
Experience with and proficiency in the use of electronic health records and strong computer skills required
Sensitivity/skill in working with patients with complex medical, psychosocial, and socioeconomic circumstances, such as patients with significant mental illness, homelessness, poverty, and substance use disorders
The ability to travel to other NSCH sites for meetings and periodic clinical coverage is required.
Some evening and Saturday hours are required
Completion of NSCH-required Compliance Training before the deadline
As a health center, NSCH expects all employees to receive all required vaccinations and health screenings yearly.
Moreover, as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including providing proof of having received the COVID19 vaccine, unless a religious or medical exception is granted.
All prospective employees must be vaccinated before their first day of employment, and proof of vaccination record must be provided with prehire paperwork.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to bilingual/bicultural individuals who can speak Spanish and/or Portuguese

Responsibilities

Assesses an individual’s basic health status and related patient care needs for patients who call the clinic or who present for scheduled or unscheduled care
Analyzes and interprets data and makes informed judgments related to patient care
Evaluates outcomes of basic nursing interventions and initiate changes in care plans
Collaborates and communicates with primary care providers and other care team members to ensure quality and continuity of care, including participation in huddles to help ensure a smooth workday and maximize time with patients in the clinic.
Reviews refill requests from pharmacy and patients based on medication refill protocol; reconciles patient medication lists and attaches pertinent information necessary for the provider to authorize the refill
Administers immunizations and medications and performs other procedures as needed, including but not limited to EKGs, suture removals, wound dressing changes, ear irrigations, PPD application and interpretation, and blood pressure checks
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of all nursing care and patient communication, including phone notes, nursing visit notes, and immunization or medication administration documentation
Completes patient forms to the furthest extent possible when needed within the scope of nursing practice, including prior authorization forms
Provides health education to individuals and families to further patient self-management and self-empowerment and to help patients maintain/sustain an optimal level of health
Communicates with members of the patient’s care team outside of the health center as needed, for instance, with specialists or visiting nurses, to help with the coordination of care
Manages vaccination supply and ordering, including proper vaccination storage and handling
Uses information about data trends for self-directed learning and performance improvement
Provides coverage at other NSCH clinical sites or call centers as needed
Performing additional duties to fulfill NSCH's mission as assigned