Registered Nurse (MNA) Internal Medicine Atrius Health Watertown
About The Position
Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is a multi-specialty group practice serving adult and pediatric patients at 28 locations in eastern Massachusetts. The Registered Nurse works in Internal Medicine and is responsible for effective delivery and management of patient care within the specialty, using the nursing process and current nursing standards. The role requires effective communication and coordination with entities involved in patient care to promote safe, high-quality care, with decisions grounded in critical thinking and evidence-based nursing practice. The position is located at 485 Arsenal St, Watertown, Massachusetts, and has a schedule of 32 hours per week. The nurse builds supportive relationships with patients and families, provides education, manages care transitions, delivers care and follow-up under RN protocols, administers medications, supports chronic disease management, conducts telephone triage, coordinates care, performs clinical procedures, manages acute conditions during visits, documents in the EMR, contributes to quality improvement, mentors nursing staff, and upholds patient service and safety standards.
Requirements
- Graduate of a state-approved school of nursing.
- Current, unrestricted license to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Up-to-date knowledge of current standards of nursing care in the specialty.
- Computer experience and ability to use word processing and spreadsheet programs.
- Electronic medical records (EMR) experience and/or aptitude to master the EMR based on other technology experience.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty.
- 2+ years of RN experience.
- Solid critical thinking, problem-solving, interpersonal, and patient interviewing skills.
- Ability to interpret clinical information, assess treatment implications, and develop and implement a plan of care.
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a rapidly changing environment with multiple demands.
- Demonstrated excellence in practice, documentation, and cost-effective care utilization, while maintaining high patient satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Build therapeutic and supportive relationships with patients and families, provide education, and manage care transitions.
- Deliver patient care and follow-up in alignment with RN protocols, including medication administration and chronic disease management.
- Conduct telephone triage, escalate concerns appropriately, and support the clinical team with ongoing care coordination.
- Perform clinical procedures and manage acute conditions during patient visits, ensuring timely documentation in the EMR.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, mentor nursing staff, and uphold high standards of patient service and safety.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401k contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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