Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Pediatrics, Per Diem

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking an attentive Staff Nurse for Ambulatory Pediatrics to deliver high-quality direct patient care in a busy ambulatory setting. You will perform nursing assessments, plan and implement care, and coordinate across the care continuum with a focus on families and pediatric patients.

The role requires MA RN licensure, BLS, and 3–5 years of pediatric experience, with ambulatory and care coordination background preferred.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN preferred; ability to obtain BSN within 4 years.
• Registered RN licensure in MA in good standing.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS/PALS recommended.

Responsibilities

• Nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and coordination of care for patients and families.
• Provide direct patient care in ambulatory pediatrics.
• Coordinate transitions of care and maintain quality patient outcomes.

Skills

Care coordination

Telephone triage

Multilingual abilities

Clinical nursing

Communication skills

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Position Summary

The registered nurse, adheres to the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. 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: Staff Nurse - Ambulatory Pediatrics

Department: Pediatrics Specialty and Primary Care Clinics

Schedule: Per Diem

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.
• Requires current basic life support (BLS) certification.
• Recommended but not required- Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Additional certifications may be required for certain practice areas.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years inpatient pediatric experience
• 1-2 years experience in an ambulatory setting
• Experience with Care Coordination and Transitions of Care for ambulatory setting
• Telephone Triage experience

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enters, 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.
• Knowledge of PIV placement and infusion (if applicable)

Compensation Range: $38.05- $75.33 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements.

In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• pharmacy
• contract increases
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) savings matches
• earned time cash out
• paid time off
• career advancement opportunities
• resources to support employee and family wellbeing

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital.

BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.