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Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Pediatrics (Per Diem)

Boston Medical Center

Boston, MA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Basic Life Support (BLS), Clinical Medicine, Clinical Nursing, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, English Language, Establish Priorities, Healthcare, Interpersonal Skills, Multilingual, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Pediatric Nursing, Pediatrics, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Primary Care, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Quality Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Research Skills, Telephone Triage, Workplace Issues, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Boston, MA
POSTED
30+ days ago
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: Staff Nurse - Ambulatory Pediatrics

Department: Pediatrics Specialty and Primary Care Clinics

Schedule: Per Diem

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.
  • Requires current basic life support (BLS) certification. Recommended but not required- Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 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.
  • Knowledge of childhood/Adult immunization
  • Knowledge of DME, VNA.PA and school form
  • Knowledge of PIV placement and infusion
  • Telephone Triage experience

Req id: 31249

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Boston Medical Center