Part-Time RN - Pediatric Primary Care - MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Hospital Corporation is seeking a registered nurse for Pediatric Primary Care at Mass General Hospital’s Boston location and the Charlestown Health Center. This is a permanent, benefitted, part-time ambulatory nursing position working 26 hours per week. The schedule consists primarily of two 8-hour shifts and one 10-hour shift, with days varying week to week. The nurse works at both sites and participates in an occasional weekend and holiday rotation in the pediatric urgent care clinic at 165 Cambridge Street, Boston. Pediatric experience is not required, though it is preferred; inpatient RNs are encouraged to apply. The staff nurse provides competent, compassionate, individualized nursing care to pediatric patients and their families in the ambulatory setting. The nurse collaborates with practice leadership, the patient, and other members of the care team to support optimal outcomes; assesses patients and helps interpret and carry out the plan of medical care; and evaluates care for individual patients and patient groups. Essential duties include maintaining clinical records, administering medications and vaccinations, monitoring patients for reactions and changes in condition, documenting vital signs and medical information, and conducting in-depth telephone triage. The role also includes patient and family education, coordination and communication of care plans, participation in performance improvement and practice activities, support and teaching for clinical staff, and appropriate use of nursing resources, equipment, and supplies. The nurse maintains current clinical knowledge and skills and meets Department of Nursing training requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing; experience cannot substitute for the degree.
Registered Nurse (RN) state license.
Ability to work at both the Boston and Charlestown Health Center locations.
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.
Knowledge of the care required for the age groups served and of the principles and skills needed to provide patient care and treatment.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric nursing experience.
Ambulatory nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Provide competent, compassionate nursing care based on scientific principles and the nursing process.
Maintain a therapeutic environment for patients and families and provide age-appropriate nursing care.
Communicate care plans and pertinent information with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team.
Coordinate patient and family involvement in care, including teaching.
Observe, document, and report relevant patient information, symptoms, and changes in condition.
Assess patients, implement and evaluate care plans, and modify treatment plans as indicated by patient responses and conditions.
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records, including medical information and vital signs from in-person visits and telephone triage.
Administer medications and vaccinations and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
Accurately screen and triage acute patients.
Participate in performance improvement activities and help maintain recognized standards of patient care.
Participate in orientation of permanent and temporary staff; teach and direct nursing and other clinical support staff as appropriate.
Use nursing resources, equipment, and supplies appropriately and contribute input regarding practice needs.
Participate in practice and other committees and contribute to nursing, practice, and hospital policies and procedures.
Engage in the MIIS vaccine program as a primary or backup coordinator when needed.
Maintain and update clinical knowledge and skills, complete required training, and participate in relevant continuing education or professional development.
Work at both the Boston and Charlestown Health Center sites and participate in the occasional weekend and holiday pediatric urgent care rotation.