RN

NeighborHealth; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

NeighborHealth in the greater Boston area is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect nursing care, health maintenance, teaching, counseling, and care planning in a dynamic primary care setting. Essential duties include patient assessment, communicating test results, triage, medication administration, and patient education, with a focus on collaborative clinical teamwork.

Qualifications include BSN preferred, completion of accredited nursing program, Massachusetts RN licensure,

Qualifications

• BSN preferred and nursing licensure required for Massachusetts.
• Completion of Accredited Nursing Program is required.
• Massachusetts RN licensure with BCLS per policy.
• 1 year of relevant nursing experience in community health/ambulatory care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients via history, tests, and observations.
• Educate patients on test results and care plans.
• Use clinical judgment when triaging patients in person or by phone.
• Safely administer medications, tests, and treatments as ordered.
• Teach patients and families health regimens and disease management.

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical decision making

Medication administration

Patient education

Communication with care team

Triage skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Completion of Accredited Nursing Program

Massachusetts RN licensure

BCLS certification

Job description

Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center!

As one of the largest community health centers in the country, NeighborHealth is proud to serve the greater Boston area with a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our patients and communities.

Whether you’re a nurse or physician providing direct care, a manager leading dedicated teams, or part of the essential support staff who keep our operations running smoothly — every role at NeighborHealth is vital. Together, we’re advancing medicine and delivering the best care experience for our patients and community!

Time Type

Part time

Department

South End Washington Primary Care

All Locations

1601 Washington Street

Position Summary

A Registered Nurse holds ultimate responsibility for direct and indirect nursing care, including providing nursing care, health maintenance, teaching, counseling, planning and restoration for optimal functioning and comfort. Skills include demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the department’s immediate needs and long term growth goals, showing initiative, using critical thinking to problem solve independently, exhibiting leadership qualities, and effectively engaging with the clinical team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assess a patient through obtaining patient history and performing appropriate tests and observations.
• Communicate with the patient’s provider and educate the patient on test results, new care plans and/or other relevant health care information including the use of newly prescribed medications and/or changes in the current medication regime.
• Demonstrates sound clinical judgment/decision making when triaging sick patients, both on the phone and in the waiting room.
• Safely and effectively administers medications, tests and treatments as ordered.
• Teaches patients and families health care regimens. Explains and provides information regarding disease and wellness, tests, results, medications, diet, exercise, and other aspects of the plan of care to patients.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Completion of Accredited Nursing Program.
• Licensure in Massachusetts as an RN.
• BCLS certification per department policy.
• 1 year relevant nursing experience in a community health and/or ambulatory care setting preferred.

Compensation:starting at $40/hr up to $60/hr based on relevant experience

EEO & Accommodation Statement

NeighborHealth is an equal employment/affirmativeaction 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 [e-mail] call 617-568-4480 to let us know the nature of your request

E-Verify Program Participation Statement

NeighborHealth participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program, E-Verify. As an E-Verify employer, all prospective employees must complete a background check before beginning employment.