Registered Nurse Womens Health
About The Position
NBCH is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Women’s Health services in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The nurse provides high-quality care to a diverse patient community and supports patient assessment, triage, treatment, education, referrals, and coordination of care. The role includes administering immunizations and treatments; performing diagnostic tests; documenting in the electronic health record; assisting providers with care plans and procedures; and helping patients access appropriate resources. This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a flexible day off during the week. The posting describes a weekday-only schedule with no nights or weekends. Bilingual ability is preferred but not required.
Requirements
- Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license.
- Associate degree in Nursing.
- Current CPR certification with AED; responsible for keeping certification current.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- One to two years of experience in community health and/or triage nursing.
- ACLS or PALS certification.
- IV experience.
- Bilingual ability.
- BSN stipend and other certificate differentials are available.
Responsibilities
- Listen empathetically and comprehensively to identify patients’ clinical, social, and psychosocial needs.
- Develop nursing assessments based on collected data and respond appropriately in emergencies.
- Evaluate patient information, prioritize nursing situations, identify learning needs, coordinate teaching plans, and provide individual or group education.
- Initiate referrals and use resources within and outside the facility.
- Assist providers in developing short- and long-term goals and involve patients and families in care plans.
- Administer immunizations and treatments and perform diagnostic tests, including EKGs, Holter monitoring, hearing and vision tests, and CLIA-waived testing.
- Advocate for and preserve patients’ rights.
- Order and stock immunizations, regularly confirm expiration dates, and dispose of expired stock.
- Contribute to new-nurse orientation and provide direction to medical assistants.
- Document in the electronic health record, prepare test results, and complete patient encounter forms.
- Prioritize patient phone calls, determine whether immediate medical care is needed, assist with procedures, and process refills.
- Maintain current CPR certification.
Benefits
- Affordable, low-deductible medical insurance starting on day one.
- 23 personal days off per year.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- No-cost short-term disability insurance.
- No-cost life insurance.
- $120 biweekly stipend for BSN.
- Other certificate differentials available.
- Weekday schedule with no nights or weekends.
- Workplace closure when travel conditions are deemed too dangerous for staff and patients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
