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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..
Registration and current RN licensure in the state of MA in good standing required.
Requires current basic life support (BLS) certification.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Outpatient experience preferred
- Experience with durable medical equipment (DMEs)
- Experience with telephone triage preferred
- Knowledge of adult vaccines
- 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. - 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.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an Associate’s degree or Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN). BSN preferred. Candidates who do not have a BSN must be enrolled in a Baccalaureate program within 6 months of hire and must complete their BSN within 36 months of hire. Registration and current RN licensure in the state of MA in good standing required. Professional certification highly encouraged. CPR certification required; ACLS certification preferred.
A minimum of 1-2 years recent experience (within the last 5 years) in ambulatory office adult primary care is required. Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, verbal/written communication and delegation and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates strong analytical, data management and computer skills. Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills.
We will provide consistently excellent and accessible health services to all in need of care regardless of status or ability to pay – exceptional care, without exception.
Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification, Program. As an E-Verify employer, all employees are also subject to completing a background check.
Boston Medical Center’s policy is to 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. We view the principle of equal employment opportunity as a vital element in the employment process and as a hallmark of good management.
BMC is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.
