RN, ED

NeighborHealth•Boston, MA

1d•$50 - $70•Onsite

About The Position

NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, is a large community health center serving the greater Boston area with a commitment to patient and community health. Every role at NeighborHealth is vital to advancing medicine and delivering the best care experience. This position is part-time in the Emergency Department.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited nursing program is required.
MA RN License required.
Current ACLS and PALS Certification required.
Minimum of one year RN critical care experience or three years of experience in Med/Surg or Emergency.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assumes a leadership role in the Emergency Department.
Triages patients to the appropriate level in a timely fashion.
Provides nursing care to patients of all ages.
Directs the general patient flow through the department.
Takes appropriate steps in following up lab and x-ray results.
Ensures timely and accurate documentation of nursing care in accordance with policy and procedures.
Collaborates with other members in a multi-disciplinary team.
Assesses the health status of individuals and detects changes to take necessary actions.
Documents all care information concisely, accurately, and completely in a timely manner, including pain assessment/re-assessment, medication administration, and patient ED course.
Assigns accurate acuity based on standards of care and department policy.
Assumes responsibility for direct patient care and prepares patients for exams.
Safely and effectively administers medications, tests, and treatments as ordered.
Reports adverse reactions to medications and/or treatments in accordance with department policy.
Takes a proactive role assisting with patient discharge, hospital transfers, and arranging outpatient testing.
Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician.
Teaches and educates patients and caregivers on how to manage illness/injury and home care needs.
Recognizes the unique safety needs of elderly and pediatric patients, ensuring they receive assistance as needed.
Follows established departmental policies and procedures for environmental safety and infection control.