Registered Nurse, Neurology Ambulatory Clinic, 24 Hours (Days)

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

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Neurology Ambulatory Clinic. The role emphasizes professional nursing practice, patient assessment, planning, and care coordination within the Massachusetts Board of Registration guidelines.

The RN will provide direct patient care, work across the care continuum, and contribute to clinical, educational, quality, and fiscal outcomes in a busy ambulatory setting. MA licensure and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Registration and MA RN licensure in good standing by start date.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS may be required for some units.
• Additional certifications may be required for certain practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and coordination of care.
• Direct patient care and professional performance per department standards.
• Accountable for clinical, educational, quality and fiscal patient care outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multilingual

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Stress management

Delegation

Quality improvement

Education

Diploma, ASN or BSN

BSN within 4 years

Tools

Basic computer proficiency

EMR systems

BLS

ACLS

Job description

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

Registered Nurse

Department

Neurology Ambulatory Clinic

Schedule

24 Hours (Days)

Education

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 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 by start date.
• Requires current basic life support (BLS) certification. Some units may require Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) certification.
• Additional certifications may be required for certain practice areas

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, e.g., enterstomal therapy, epidemiology, peri-operative 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans