RN - Allergy - MGH
About The Position
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. The staff nurse is a registered nurse who is responsible for assuring competent, compassionate, individualized, nursing care for specific patients and their families in the ambulatory care setting. She / he will collaborate with practice leadership; members of the patient care team, and the patient to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Summary Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
- Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required
- Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required
- Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
- Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.
- 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
- Two Years of RN Experience Strongly Preferred
- 1-2 Years of In-Patient Preferred
Responsibilities
- Performance and recording of allergy skin testing (prick test and intradermal testing) and challenges.
- Application and interpretation of patch testing.
- Screening, dosing and administration of allergy injections.
- Instruction and administration of spirometry testing.
- Screening, mixing and administration of Xolair/Nucala and Fasenra.
- Education of patients and families regarding allergies, asthma and medications commonly used.
- Mixing of allergenic extracts/testing materials.
- Telephone triage of patients.
- Renewal of prescription refill to pharmacies.
- Recognition of medical emergency and initiates alert and treatment system (specifically able to treat and recognize anaphylaxis).
- Specialty testing to drug and food allergies
- Desensitization’s to venom, aspirin and other specialty drugs
- Food challenges to both adult and pediatric population
- Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current nursing education practice.
- Collaborates with practice leadership to identify his / her developmental level of practice and appropriate learning experiences to enhance development.
- Adheres to Department of Nursing requirements for training as specified in the MGH Nursing Practice Manual.
- Contributes to relevant committees, professional meetings, continuing educational and / or formal academic programs.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.
- Administer medications to patients 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, Dental and Vision insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous paid time off
- Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
- Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
- Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
- Employee “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
