Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Pediatrics, 36 hours (Days/Evenings, Rotating Saturdays)

The pediatric ambulatory nurse is an integral member of the patient's healthcare team and is responsible for performing outpatient specialty therapies inclusive of IV infusions, transfusions, injections and special procedures in compliance with hospital policy and in accordance with the providers plan of care; ensures patient safety and quality infusion care and is able to quickly recognize and respond to symptoms of adverse reactions; educates and trains patients and families in the self-administration of select treatments; acts and serves as a patient and family educational resource and support for a variety of specialty diagnosis; establishes trust and builds therapeutically effective relationships with the patients and families.

Position: Registered Nurse

Department: Ambulatory Pediatric Clinic

Schedule: Full time, 36 Hours, Days/Evenings, Rotating Saturdays

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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• 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 enroll in a Baccalaureate program one year from date of hire and must complete their BSN by the end of the semester in which the four year anniversary of employment at BMC occurs.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Registration and current RN licensure in the state of MA in good standing required or ability to obtain reciprocity license prior to start.

• Requires current basic life support (BLS) certification.

• Requires PALS / 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

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years inpatient pediatric experience inclusive of acute care (ICU/ ED) required

• 1-2 years experience in ambulatory clinic/ outpatient or diagnostic testing setting

• Proficient in PIV placement, care and management for pediatric and young adult population

• Experience with infusion therapy

• Knowledge of population health and relevance to practice

• Experience with care coordination and transitions of care as related to ambulatory practice

• Experience in Telephone Triage of symptomatic patients

• Knowledge of childhood/adult immunization

• Knowledge of DME, VNA, PA and school forms

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