Registered Nurse - Allergy

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital's Allergy and Asthma Program seeks a licensed RN for part-time work in Allergy and Immunology. You will join busy clinics in Boston and Brookline, administering injections, performing allergy testing, and providing patient and family education.

Requirements include a BSN, MA RN license, and at least 1 year of pediatric nursing experience; experience with injections is preferred and weekend coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• BSN required and MA RN license.
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience.
• Experience with pediatrics and allergy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Working in busy Boston and satellite Allergy and Immunology practices with a patient population with wide variety of health care needs including asthma, food allergies, environmental allergens, eczema, and immunodeficiency.
• Communicating with patients, families and health care providers.
• Administering allergy shots, testing for medication allergies, phone triage, working with patients with food challenges.

Skills

Injections experience

Pediatrics

Communication skills

Education

BSN degree

Job description

The Division of Immunology at Boston Children’s Hospital provides evaluation and treatment for patients with asthma, allergies, immune system disorders, skin diseases, and rheumatologic and inflammatory conditions. The Allergy and Asthma Program at Boston Children's Hospital is part of the Division of Immunology. The program evaluates children with all types of allergy problems. We also conduct skin testing to determine your child’s allergies.

Key responsibilities:

• Working in busy Boston and satellite Allergy and Immunology practices with a patient population with wide variety of health care needs including asthma, food allergies, environmental allergens, eczema, and immunodeficiency.
• Communicating with patients, families and health care providers.
• Administering allergy shots, testing for medication allergies, phone triage, working with patients with food challenges.
• 20 hours/week Monday and Tuesday (2) 10-hour shifts. Rotation to 2 Brookline Place. Opportunity to work 1 Saturday morning/month (not mandatory but encouraged).

Minimum qualifications:

Education:

• BSN degree.

Experience:

• Prefer experience with injections.
• 1 year nursing experience required. Experience with pediatrics and allergy preferred.

License/Certs:

• MA RN license