Nurse- Primary Care | Jen Center BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts who is accountable for planning and providing care for assigned patients in accordance with the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual and nursing standards of care. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care, demonstrating initiative, knowledge, and clinical skill in caring for patients with complex needs. This primary care RN is an important member of a multidisciplinary team serving a diverse patient population. Duties may include telephone triage, nursing visits, and injections. The nurse is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager or supervisor. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a rotating, variable schedule; schedule options may include 8- or 10-hour days. Weekend rotation is required per the MNA contract. The role is onsite at 45 Francis Street, Boston.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing and current registration in Massachusetts.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing required for newly licensed nurses.
Bilingual Spanish required.
One year of recent ambulatory care experience within the past three years; surgical/procedural experience does not qualify.
At least six months of recent telephone triage experience.
Experience with adult populations.
Desire to work with nursing students and medical trainees.
Clinical knowledge that includes basic health teaching, family planning education, advanced care directives, and care for common illnesses.
Knowledge of hospital-based and community-based care.
Excellent communication, professionalism, organization, patience, and compassion.
Strong analytical, judgmental, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with patients, families, and coworkers.
Technical dexterity and demonstrated ability to use Epic and a variety of information systems and databases, including MS Access and Excel.
Ability to remain flexible and composed in a fast-paced, rapidly changing clinical setting.
Ability to work a weekend rotation per the MNA contract.
Ability to meet the skills and abilities requirements of the BWH RN job description.
Ability to function at a high professional and clinical level and maintain excellent interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Triage experience in Primary Care, Urgent Care, or Community Health nursing.
Recent Primary Care experience.
Community-based care experience.
Certified Diabetic Educator certification or interest in becoming a CDE.
Motivational Interviewing/Health Coach Certificate, or willingness to obtain it within two years of hire.
Membership in professional organizations is recommended; specialty-area certification is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate a plan of care for assigned patients, setting priorities for patients with varying acuity.
Maintain continuity of care through clear verbal and written communication.
Document patient care clearly, completely, and concisely in accordance with nursing documentation standards.
Develop patient care, education, and discharge plans using assessment information, the care team, referrals, records, and appropriate community resources.
Evaluate patient progress toward goals and revise plans of care as needed.
Participate in unit-based and organizational quality management and improvement programs, and help maintain a safe environment.
Administer medications and perform nursing procedures safely and efficiently; use equipment safely and efficiently and follow infection-control precautions.
Interact professionally with patients, families, and colleagues; collaborate with other disciplines and contribute to unit standards, goals, and committees.
Uphold the A.N.A. code of ethics and serve as a role model to staff.
Take responsibility for professional learning, share knowledge with colleagues, participate in educational programs, and seek guidance as needed.
Use nursing research findings in practice and support nursing or medical research endeavors.
Use time and materials economically, support cost-effective care, assess patient acuity for staffing and assignment decisions, and work within budgetary boundaries.
Participate in orientation of new staff and learners, provide input into staff clinical evaluations when appropriate, and assume unit responsibilities in the absence of leadership.
Follow hospital and nursing policies, recommend policy or procedure changes through appropriate channels, and support unit operations through flexibility with assignments, shifts, and schedules.
Provide primary care nursing services that may include telephone triage, nursing visits, and injections.