Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Pediatrics, 24 Hours (Evenings)

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to join their Ambulatory Pediatrics department. This role involves providing direct patient care, conducting nursing assessments, and coordinating care for patients and their families. The ideal candidate will possess a nursing degree and have experience in pediatric care, with a strong emphasis on health promotion and education. You'll be part of a collaborative healthcare team, making a significant impact on patient outcomes while adhering to established standards of practice. If you're passionate about nursing and eager to contribute to a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree required, BSN preferred within 4 years.
• 2-3 years pediatric experience required, preferably inpatient.

Responsibilities

• Participate in patient care coordination and transition of care.
• Educate patients and families in self-care management.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Ability

Effective Communication

Multilingual Skills

Basic Computer Proficiency

Education

Nursing Degree (Diploma, ASN or BSN)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The registered nurse adheres to the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing and is primarily responsible for professional performance and direct patient care. The role encompasses nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and coordination of care for patients and their families across the health care continuum. The registered nurse is accountable for clinical, educational, quality, and fiscal patient care outcomes using the model of care designed by the nursing department and in accordance with established agency policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, and standards of practice.

Position: Registered Nurse

Department: Ambulatory Pediatrics

Schedule: Part Time, 24 Hours, Days/Evenings, Rotating Saturdays

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

The pediatric ambulatory nurse is an integral member of the healthcare team actively participating in patient care coordination and transition of care along the care continuum. The Primary Care nursing role focuses on health promotion through prevention, education, and treatment in compliance with hospital policy and in accordance with the provider’s plan of care. Primary care nurses educate patients and families in self-care management, act and serve as a patient and family education resource, and support a variety of health topics; establish trust and build therapeutically effective relationships with the patients and families.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred), Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Registration and current RN licensure in the state of MA in good standing required or ability to obtain reciprocity license prior to start.
• Requires current basic life support (BLS) certification. Some units may require PALS certification.
• Additional certifications may be required for certain practice areas.

EXPERIENCE:

• 2-3 years pediatric experience required, preferably in an inpatient setting.
• 1-2 years ambulatory experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information.
• Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with various members of the health care team, patients, and families.
• Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work. Multilingual skills (beyond that of English) in languages appropriate to the patient populations served by the medical center preferred.
• Relevant clinical experience and/or specialty certification required for certain practice areas.
• Analytical ability to solve clinical nursing issues and conduct quality improvement research utilization projects.
• Ability to effectively delegate appropriate patient care activities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills appropriate to the patient populations served. Physical ability to meet the core job responsibilities in accordance with practice setting demands for the patient populations regularly served.
• Ability to effectively manage stress due to critical issues related to patient care, changing organizational climate, and personnel issues.
• Knowledge of childhood/adult immunization.
• Knowledge of DME, VNA.PA and school forms.
• Telephone triage.
• PIV skills, if applicable to role.
• Knowledge of population health and relevance to practice.
• Familiar with care coordination and transitions of care as related to ambulatory practice.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans