Registered Nurse - Hospital at Home (Full-time)

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compassionate care environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Hospital at Home Staff RN to deliver high-quality patient care within the comfort of patients' homes. This position involves monitoring and assessing acute-care patients, navigating care continuum, and ensuring compliance with clinical protocols.

The ideal candidate will possess a Nursing Diploma or ASN, with a preference for a BSN, and must hold a current Massachusetts RN license. This role requires three years of RN experience and offers a diverse and flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• A current Massachusetts RN license.
• BLS certification.
• Three (3) years RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in the home.
• Monitor and respond to patient biometric data.
• Facilitate admissions to the Hospital at Home.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Flexible and adaptable

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Nursing Diploma or ASN; BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic health records

Patient monitoring systems

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Reporting directly to the Hospital at Home Director of Nursing, the Hospital at Home Staff RN is responsible for providing high‑quality patient care to various patient populations within the BILH Hospital at Home program. The program delivers inpatient‑level care for patients in the comfort of their homes. The Staff RN is a field‑based nurse with some virtual nursing support from a centralized command center located in Charlestown. This is a fully on‑site position, and field assignments can be within a 25‑mile radius of any BILH hospital.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Utilize monitoring, assessment, planning, intervention and critical thinking skills to care for acute‑care patient populations in the home.
• Navigate patients and families across the continuum of care.
• Monitor and respond to biometric data per Hospital at Home Command Center protocols.
• Conduct audio/visual patient care visits as directed by the care team and/or protocol.
• Ensure all interventions in the patient’s care plan are implemented efficiently with a patient‑centered approach.
• Leverage the resources and expertise of supplier partners to implement collaborative workflows, standards, policies, protocols, guidelines and documentation systems to support safe, reliable, high‑quality, evidence‑based care with clinical protocols as the foundation.
• Adhere to the clinical protocols and be willing to obtain the necessary training to provide care within the context of evidence‑based care.
• Promote professional practice and a culture of safety; willingness to engage in process improvement efforts.

Clinical Roles And Responsibilities

• Provide protocol‑driven assessment, care coordination and interventions as appropriate informed by Hospital at Home protocols for diverse patient populations with a focus on oncology, medicine and post‑operative care.
• Exhibit sound clinical decision making and critical thinking skills.
• Maintain and practice in accordance with nursing guidelines per state and hospital regulations.
• Facilitate admissions to the Hospital at Home utilizing Hospital at Home guidelines.
• Serve as a role model for professional nursing practice.
• Utilize nursing knowledge to identify, prevent and/or solve complex acute and/or recurring patient care problems.
• Share expertise with the multidisciplinary team and serve as a resource to staff in areas of expertise.
• Support research efforts to advance knowledge and promote evidence‑based practice.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Director of Nursing.

Quality And Safety Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with reporting requirements for Sentinel Events and Serious Incidents.
• Participate in quality and safety investigations and root cause analyses.
• Take appropriate action to ensure patient safety as a result of any investigation.
• Serve as a resource in quality improvement processes and techniques.

Organizational Requirements

• Maintain strict adherence to the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Confidentiality Policy.
• Incorporate Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.
• Comply with all Lahey Hospital and Medical Center policies and the behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey.
• Maintain courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
• Demonstrate a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adhere to Customer Service standards.
• Participate in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Participate in and successfully complete mandatory education.
• Perform all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Education

Minimum Qualifications: Nursing Diploma or ASN; BSN preferred.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• A current Massachusetts RN license.
• BLS certification.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Clinical knowledge.
• Able to promote patient safety and a positive patient experience.
• Flexible and comfortable with a changing and dynamic work environment and schedule across all shifts and days.
• Team player who also works well independently.
• Participate in ongoing learning and continuing education to care for a variety of patient populations.
• Collaborate, advocate and mentor others with a professional, non‑condescending manner.
• Model collaborative, respectful team relationships with colleagues and customers; lead by example.
• Strong interpersonal, inter‑professional communication and collaboration capabilities.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and problem solve quickly with well‑articulated action planning.
• Strong verbal/written communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong empathy to deliver compassionate, patient‑centered care.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to read/comprehend written instructions.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions.
• Strong computer skills.

Experience

Three (3) years RN experience.

Work Schedule

Hours of work may be subject to change based upon the needs of the business/department.
On Call: No
Shift Rotation: Yes
Weekends: Yes

Pay Range

$37.00 - $95.74

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled