Per Diem Registered Nurse

North Shore Community Health; Peabody (MA); Hybrid; USD 50,971 - 71,635; Part time

Job summary

North Shore Community Health is seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect nursing care and patient education within the scope of their licensure. The role features a flexible schedule with onsite and remote work and requires at least one onsite shift per month at Salem, Peabody, or Gloucester.

The RN will manage medication refill requests, coordinate with the triage team, perform immunizations and procedures, document care in EHR, and collaborate with providers and the

Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN license required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Onsite shifts monthly minimum; combination onsite/remote work.
• Bilingual Spanish/Portuguese preferred.
• Ability to travel between NSCH sites.
• Experience with electronic health records and care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assess health status and care needs of patients calling or presenting for care.
• Reconcile medication refills and document nursing care.
• Administer vaccines, meds, and procedures (EKGs, wound care, etc.).
• Coordinate with triage nurses and primary care team for ongoing care.
• Provide patient education to support self‑management and health promotion.
• Document care accurately in the EHR and maintain records.
• Cover at other NSCH sites as needed and participate in team huddles.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Cultural competency

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Primary Purpose of Position

North Shore Community Health (NSCH) is an industry leader in community healthcare delivery. Under the general direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager, the Per Diem Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect nursing care and patient education within the scope of their licensure.

This position offers flexible scheduling with a combination of onsite and remote work. Per Diem Registered Nurses are required to work at least one onsite shift per month at one of NSCH's health centers (Salem, Peabody, or Gloucester). Additional shifts may be completed remotely or onsite based on departmental and patient care needs. The nurse should also be willing to assist with or learn triage and Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) care via Telehealth to support patient access and continuity of care.

The Per Diem Registered Nurse will manage medication refill requests, address patient needs both in person and by telephone, and collaborate with the triage nursing team to assess patients and coordinate appropriate care. The Registered Nurse will work closely with the Clinical Nurse Manager, Medical Director, providers, and interdisciplinary care team to promote a safe, efficient, and patient-centered care environment.

Essential Functions

• Assesses an individual’s basic health status and related patient care needs for patients who call the clinic or who present for scheduled or unscheduled care.
• Analyzes and interprets data and makes informed judgments related to patient care.
• Evaluates outcomes of basic nursing interventions and initiates changes in care plans.
• Collaborates and communicates with primary care providers and other care team members to ensure quality and continuity of care, including participation in huddles to help ensure a smooth workday and maximize time with patients in the clinic.
• Reviews refill requests from pharmacy and patients based on medication refill protocol; reconciles patient medication lists and attaches pertinent information necessary for the provider to authorize the refill.
• Administers immunizations and medications and performs other procedures as needed, including but not limited to EKGs, suture removals, wound dressing changes, ear irrigations, PPD application and interpretation, and blood pressure checks.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of all nursing care and patient communication, including phone notes, nursing visit notes, and immunization or medication administration documentation.
• Completes patient forms to the fullest extent possible when needed within the scope of nursing practice, including prior authorization forms.
• Provides health education to individuals and families to further patient self‑management and self‑empowerment and to help patients maintain/sustain an optimal level of health.
• Communicates with members of the patient’s care team outside of the health center as needed, for instance with specialists or visiting nurses, to help with the coordination of care.
• Manages vaccination supply and ordering, including proper vaccination storage and handling.
• Uses information about data trends for self‑directed learning and performance improvement.
• Provides coverage at other NSCH clinical sites or call centers as needed.
• Performs additional duties to fulfill NSCH's mission as assigned.

Requirements

• College degree from an accredited school of nursing and current license to practice as an RN in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to function effectively both as a leader and as a member of a team, as well as a proven ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Approaches work with an eye for problem‑solving and with a positive attitude.
• Maintains a high level of customer service with both patients and coworkers.
• Possesses strong critical‑thinking skills and can prioritize and address many competing demands.
• Recognizes and responds quickly to patient and/or unit condition changes.
• Preference will be given to bilingual or bicultural individuals who can speak Spanish and/or Portuguese.
• Experience with and proficiency in the use of electronic health records and strong computer skills.
• Skill in working with patients with complex medical, psychosocial, and socioeconomic circumstances, such as patients with significant mental illness, homelessness, poverty, and substance use disorders.
• Ability to travel to other NSCH sites for meetings and periodic clinical coverage; some evening and Saturday hours are required.
• Completion of NSCH‑required compliance training before the deadline.

As a health center, NSCH expects all employees to receive all required vaccinations and health screenings yearly. As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be vaccinated against COVID‑19, including providing proof of having received the COVID‑19 vaccine, unless a religious or medical exception is granted. All prospective employees must be vaccinated before their first day of employment, and proof of vaccination must be provided with pre‑hire paperwork. To request an accommodation from the vaccine requirement or if you have any questions about this mandate, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Benefits

NSCH offers comprehensive benefits including health and wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness opportunities, and other appealing benefits to support employees from day one.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We, North Shore Community Health (NSCH), are an equal employment opportunity employer. Our goal is to have a diverse workforce representative of all people at all job levels in the organization. We do not and will not make any personnel decisions (like recruiting, hiring, job assignments, and promotions) based on age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Salary: $44 per hour.