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.
Position: Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Pediatrics
Department: Pediatrics Clinic
Schedule: Per Diem
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
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.
Requires current basic life support (BLS) certification. Recommended - Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Additional certifications may be required for certain practice areas.
EXPERIENCE:
1-3 years inpatient pediatrics experience
3-5 years ambulatory experience, pediatrics preferred
Experience with Care Coordination and Transitions of Care along the continuum with focus on Ambulatory setting i.e. DME, VNA, PA, referrals, transition from child to adolescent/ adolescent to adult, etc.
Experience performing Telephone Triage in ambulatory setting
Experience working with children with chronic conditions e.g. diabetes, asthma, cardiac, GI ...
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.
Knowledge of growth and development for ages birth through young adult
Knowledge of socioemotional developmental stages of children birth through young adult
Knowledge of childhood/adult immunizations and schedules
Knowledge of PIV placement and infusion administration (if applicable for role)
Compensation Range:
$38.05- $75.33This 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.
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