RN

Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center! As one of the largest community health centers in the country, NeighborHealth is proud to serve the greater Boston area with a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our patients and communities. Whether you're a nurse or physician providing direct care, a manager leading dedicated teams, or part of the essential support staff who keep our operations running smoothly - every role at NeighborHealth is vital. Together, we’re advancing medicine and delivering the best care experience for our patients and community! Time Type Part time Department South End Washington Primary Care All Locations 1601 Washington Street, 400 Shawmut Avenue Position Summary A Registered Nurse holds ultimate responsibility for direct and indirect nursing care, including providing nursing care, health maintenance, teaching, counseling, planning and restoration for optimal functioning and comfort. Skills include demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the department’s immediate needs and long term growth goals, showing initiative, using critical thinking to problem solve independently, exhibiting leadership qualities, and effectively engaging with the clinical team. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Assess a patient through obtaining patient history and performing appropriate tests and observations. Communicate with the patient’s provider and educate the patient on test results, new care plans and/or other relevant health care information including the use of newly prescribed medications and/or changes in the current medication regime. Demonstrates sound clinical judgment/decision making when triaging sick patients, both on the phone and in the waiting room. Safely and effectively administers medications, tests and treatments as ordered. Teaches patients and families health care regimens. Explains and provides information regarding disease and wellness, tests, results, medications, diet, exercise, and other aspects of the plan of care to patients. Qualifications and Requirements Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Completion of Accredited Nursing Program. Licensure in Massachusetts as an RN. BCLS certification per department policy. 1 year relevant nursing experience in a community health and/or ambulatory care setting preferred. Pay $40 - $60 hourly, based on experience EEO & Accommodation Statement NeighborHealth is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We 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. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io to let us know the nature of your request E-Verify Program Participation Statement NeighborHealth participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program, E-Verify. As an E-Verify employer, all prospective employees must complete a background check before beginning employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr NeighborHealth