RN, ED

NeighborHealth • Boston, MA

9d • $50 - $70 • Onsite

About The Position

NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, is one of the largest community health centers in the country, serving the greater Boston area with a strong commitment to the health and well-being of its patients and communities. Every role at NeighborHealth is vital in advancing medicine and delivering the best care experience for patients and the community.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program
• MA RN License required
• Current ACLS and PALS Certification required
• This will be an 11p-7a position

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing strongly preferred
• Minimum of one year RN critical care experience or three years experience in Med/Surg or Emergency
• New grads will be considered

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 a 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.

Benefits

• NeighborHealth is an equal employment/affirmative action employer.
• We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.
• If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 617-568-4480 to let us know the nature of your request.
• NeighborHealth participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program, E-Verify.
• As an E-Verify employer, all prospective employees must complete a background check before beginning employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree