Registered Nurse - Rheumatology - MGH
About The Position
The Registered Nurse in Rheumatology at Mass General Hospital interprets plans of medical care, assesses patients’ clinical needs and nursing-care decisions, ensures nursing care is delivered safely and competently, provides individualized care, and evaluates care for groups of patients. The role includes patient education, routine immunizations, medication support, coordination of home infusion services, clinical support for medical assistants and administrative staff, and triage of Patient Gateway messages in Epic. The nurse contributes to performance improvement and integrates safety, effectiveness, patient-centeredness, timeliness, efficiency, and equity into care delivery. The position is hybrid, based at 32 Fruit Street, scheduled for 40 hours per week on the day shift. The role requires an associate’s degree in nursing and an RN state license; a bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred. Clinical nursing experience of 0–1 year is listed as required, while 8 or more years of RN experience is strongly preferred.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in nursing required; experience cannot be substituted for a degree.
- Registered Nurse (RN) state license required.
- Clinical nursing experience of 0–1 year required.
- Familiarity with practical nursing principles and skills needed to provide patient care and treatment.
- Knowledge of care requirements for the age groups served.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
- Eight or more years of RN experience strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with patient education and teaching appointments, particularly proper injection technique for biologic medications.
- Provide routine immunizations to patients and staff.
- Assist with refilling and updating patient medications.
- Coordinate home infusion services for patients.
- Serve as a clinical resource to medical assistants and administrative staff, helping resolve clinical needs.
- Participate in and contribute to performance improvement activities.
- Triage and respond to a high volume of Patient Gateway messages in Epic.
- Integrate safety, effectiveness, patient-centeredness, timeliness, efficiency, and equity into care delivery.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Administer medications and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
- Record patients’ medical information and vital signs.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions.
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Generous paid time off
- Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
- Childcare and emergency backup care resources
- Hospital-paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
- Employee discounts on tickets and passes for attractions and events
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable
- Recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
