Part-Time RN - Pediatric Primary Care - MGH

massgeneralbrigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Subsidized MBTA pass

Childcare and backup care resources

Retirement plan

Employee discounts on tickets andPass

Job summary

Mass General Brigham in Boston is seeking a Pediatric Primary Care staff nurse to work across the Charlestown Health Center and 165 Cambridge Street Pediatric Primary Care Clinic. This permanent, benefitted ambulatory role offers 26 hours per week, primarily two 8-hour shifts and one 10-hour shift, with weekend/holiday rotation in pediatrics Urgent Care and location flexibility between sites.

The nurse will ensure compassionate, age-appropriate care, collaborate with the care team, participate

Responsibilities

• Provides competent, compassionate nursing care based on the nursing process.
• Maintains a therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Articulates the professional nursing role to patients, families and health team members.
• Communicates the plan of care to/from other patient care team members.
• Coordinates involvement of patient, family and health team in care plan including teaching.
• Provides nursing care appropriate to pediatric age group.
• Observes, reports, and documents relevant patient information.
• Identifies, facilitates, and evaluates outcomes of nursing care for individuals or groups.
• Helps define standards of excellence for patient care and participates in improvement activities.
• Participates in orientation of new permanent and temporary staff members.
• Teaches and directs nursing and other clinical staff under their responsibility.
• Interprets hospital and departmental policies to nurses and health team members.
• Participates in daily activities conducive to patient comfort and safety.
• Appropriately utilizes equipment and supplies.
• Provides input to practice leadership regarding practice needs.
• Participates in committees for nursing, practice and hospital policies.

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

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.

Job Summary

Pediatric Primary Care at MGH Boston and the Charlestown Health Center is seeking a nurse to work at both locations.

-Although this is an Ambulatory position, In-Patient RNs are strongly urged to apply

-Pediatric experience is NOT required

The current opening is a permanent, benefitted position offering 26 hours per week. The schedule consists primarily of two 8-hour shifts and one 10-hour shift split between our two sites at our Charlestown Health Center Pediatric Primary Care Clinic and at our Pediatric Primary Care at 165 Cambridge Street, Boston (2 blocks from MGH). It also includes a weekend/holiday rotation in pediatric urgent care at 165 Cambridge Street, Boston.

This position requires location flexibility, as floating between 165 Cambridge Street and the Charlestown Health Center is part of the role.

The staff nurse is a registered nurse who is responsible for assuring competent, compassionate, individualized, nursing care for pediatric patients and their families in the ambulatory care setting.

They collaborate with practice leadership, members of the patient care team, and the patient to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides competent, compassionate nursing care based on scientific principles and the use of nursing process.
• Provides and maintains a therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Articulates the professional nursing role to the patient, family and health team members.
• Communicates the plan of care and other pertinent information to / from other patient care team members.
• Coordinates involvement of the patient, family and health team members in patient care plan including patient and family teaching.
• Provides nursing care appropriate to age group of patients.
• Observes, reports, and documents relevant patient information.
• Identifies, facilitates, and evaluates outcomes of nursing care for an individual patient or group of patients.
• Helps define standards of excellence for patient care; participates in improvement of patientcare services in a cost-effective way.
• Participates in and contributes to performance improvement activities.
• Collaborates with other professional and non-professional personnel in maintaining recognized standards.
• Participates in orientation of new permanent and temporary staff members.
• Teaches and directs nursing and other clinical support staff for whom she / he is responsible.
• Appropriately utilizes nursing resources.
• Interprets hospital and departmental policies and procedures to nurses and other health team members.
• Participates in daily activities conducive to the comfort and safety of patients, their families and practice staff.
• Appropriately utilizes equipment and supplies.
• Provides input to the practice leadership regarding practice needs.
• Participates in practice and other committees for formulation of nursing, practice and hospital policies and procedures.
• Engages in the MIIS vaccine program as a primary or backup coordinator when needed.

Professional Development:

• 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.
• Our Pediatric Primary Care Dept has two locations. One at Main campus MGH and one at the Charlestown Health Center. Ability to work at both sites is required. Occasional weekend and holiday rotation for Pedi Urgent Care clinic. Week to week scheduling days can vary.

We offer an outstanding benefits packages to eligible employees including...

• 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.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives, and you can make a difference. We are looking for someone as dedicated as you to be a part of our team.

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