Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Pediatrics, 27 Hours (Days/Evenings / Rotating Saturdays)

Position Summary

The pediatric ambulatory RN is an integral member of the patient's healthcare team and is responsible for performing outpatient care for patients with a specialty diagnoses. The pediatric ambulatory RN is responsible for coordinating and managing care for specialty clinic patients inclusive of newly diagnosed, established, high risk, and noncompliant patients in the clinic setting; is up-to-date on current ambulatory therapies and research; promotes self-management skills and provides collaborative and comprehensive care that optimizes the patients management of their illness; practice is in compliance with hospital policy, procedures and protocols and in accordance with the providers plan of care; acts and serves as a patient and family advocate; establishes trust and builds therapeutically effective relationships with the patients and families. 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
Department: Ambulatory Pediatric Clinic
Schedule: Part Time, 27 Hours, Days/Evenings, Rotating Saturdays

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 or ability to obtain reciprocity license prior to start. Requires current basic life support (BLS) certification. PALS / ACLS certification, preferred. Additional certifications may be required for certain practice areas.

Experience:

• 3-5 years inpatient pediatric experience
• 1-2 years experience in ambulatory clinic/outpatient or diagnostic testing setting
• PIV care and management for pediatric and adult population (if applicable to role)
• 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
• Experience with children managing a chronic illness/disease
• Knowledge of childhood/adult immunization schedules
• Knowledge of DME, VNA, PA and school forms

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.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation Range: $38.05- $75.33

This 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
• Resources to support employee and family wellbeing

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Veterans

Boston Medical Center 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.

Vaccination and Background Check Requirements

BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital. BMC participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.