Registered Nurse, Nephrology

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Burlington, VT

2d•$37 - $95•Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. The Nephrology RN – delivers high‑quality, individualized patient care in accordance with the Lahey Clinic Professional Practice Model, MA Nurse Practice Act, and ANA Standards. This role emphasizes continuity of care, accountability, and collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams. The RN is responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care; patient education; care coordination; and clinical decision‑making across the ambulatory setting. The position includes delegation and supervision of support staff per regulatory standards.

Requirements

Current Massachusetts RN license required
Graduate of a state approved and/or accredited School of Nursing
BLS certification with American Heart Association
Acute care medical-surgical experience

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred

Responsibilities

Provide safe, coordinated nursing care through strong organizational and prioritization skills
Perform comprehensive patient and family assessments appropriate to the care setting
Analyze and interpret clinical data to identify patient needs and guide nursing interventions
Develop individualized, culturally responsive plans of care that include: Identified patient problems and expected outcomes, Preventive and health‑promoting strategies, Respect for patients’ religious, spiritual, ethnic, and cultural values
Deliver age‑appropriate, developmentally informed care
Use strong listening skills and clinical judgment to assess patient concerns, including telephonic triage and symptom evaluation
Evaluate patient responses to care and adjust plans accordingly
Provide direct patient care, including: Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), positioning, transport, and treatments, Safe use and transport of medical equipment, Monitoring for and responding to acute changes in patient condition, Administration of medications, including blood and blood products, in accordance with policy and best practices
Build and maintain professional, therapeutic relationships with patients, families, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals
Partner with patients and families as active participants in care, consistent with Swanson’s Theory of Caring
Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and preventive care strategies
Communicate clearly and compassionately to support informed decision‑making
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure quality, continuity, and coordination of care
Support and participate in community‑based initiatives aligned with organizational values
Demonstrate professional conduct in alignment with: Unit policies and procedures, Practice guidelines relevant to the clinical setting, The ANA Code of Ethics
Function as a responsive, reliable, and collaborative team member
Serve as a nurse educator and resource to patients, families, and colleagues
Support regulatory compliance and ongoing readiness initiatives
Achieve and maintain required certifications, including ACLS, per departmental standards
Advocate for patients within the scope of professional practice and legal standards
Promote a learning environment based on Benner’s Novice to Expert model, supporting recruitment, retention, and professional development