Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Specialty Clinics, Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY:

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. It's a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. Emphasizing community-based care, BMC is committed to providing consistently excellent and accessible health services to all-and is the largest safety-net hospital in New England. The hospital is also the primary teaching affiliate of the nationally ranked Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and a founding partner of Boston HealthNet - an integrated health care delivery systems that includes many community health centers. Join BMC today and help us achieve our Vision 2030 which is a long-term goal to make Boston the healthiest urban population in the world.

Position: Staff Nurse

Department: Ambulatory Specialty Clinics

Schedule: Per diem
 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

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, 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 or ability to gain reciprocity license prior to start..

Requires current basic life support (BLS) certification.

Additional certifications may be required for certain practice areas.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, 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.

• Relevant clinical experience and/or specialty knowledge 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.

• Must possess team mentality and eagerness to learn.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans