Pediatric Health RN

Pediatric Health RN Opportunity

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to improving health outcomes for youth/young adults, and families experiencing homelessness in Greater Boston. The Pediatric Health RN provides compassionate, comprehensive, and developmentally appropriate care to children and families, while supporting the Family Team's clinical operations. This role combines direct nursing care with shared operational coordination, including oversight of the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, public health initiatives, and quality improvement efforts. While primarily focused on pediatric populations, the Pediatric Health RN also provides adult and youth/young as needed and maintains competency in adult health to ensure continuity across all ages. This position also provides coordination for youth and young adult populations, ensuring smooth transitions from pediatric to adult care and integrating outreach, education, and preventive health services tailored to this age group.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering pediatric and adult patient care, including assessments, interventions, and health education
• Managing quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, and vaccine program
• Serving as Vaccine Manager for the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program
• Supporting public health measures tailored to the needs of youth and families experiencing homelessness

The Family Team provides integrated health services, including primary and episodic care, immunizations, mental health and substance use treatment, family planning, nutrition, and social service advocacy to pediatric, young adults, and adult patients. Care is delivered at the Family Clinic and various shelters, daycare centers, housing, and outreach locations throughout Greater Boston. If you bring strong leadership potential, a passion for innovation, or experience working with diverse populations, we encourage you to apply!

Essential Duties: Direct Patient Care

• Provide direct pediatric and adult care, including assessments, immunizations, developing and implementing interventions, health education, monitoring progress, and evaluating effectiveness
• Conduct triage and walk-in visits at Family Clinic and outreach locations
• Address health gaps and concerns for patients and their families
• Collaborate with case managers to address health needs
• Promote preventive health and early childhood development through education and outreach
• Collaborate with Adult Health RN to ensure seamless care for all patients served by the Family Team

Clinical and Operational Responsibilities

• Serve as Vaccine Manager for the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, ensuring inventory management, compliance, and reporting
• Lead coordination for pediatric population; serve as team leader for pediatric-focused partner programs (e.g. Reach Out and Read, Horizons for Homeless Children, MA State Lead Testing)
• Lead and support quality improvement initiatives; assist with data monitoring and reporting
• Collaborate with Adult Health RN and Family Team Leadership to develop and refine clinical protocols
• Support clinical operations and supply management to ensure adherence to local, state, and federal healthcare regulations
• Assist in the transportation and distribution of supplies, medications, and vaccines between various sites
• Participates in public health efforts tailored to the needs of families and youth experiencing homelessness
• Contribute to policy and procedure development and staff education in collaboration with Family Team and BHCHP staff

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse with a current Massachusetts license
• BSN required; adult or community health experience preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of pediatric nursing experience
• Valid driver's license and access to a car for travel between sites required
• Leadership experience with demonstrated management ability
• Experience working with underserved populations, including youth and families experiencing homelessness
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, or other languages commonly spoken by the population served. Additional salary compensation is available for certified proficiency

Compensation and Benefits: ***NOW OFFERING A $4,000 SIGN ON BONUS***

• The compensation starts at $40.00 - $58.00 per hour and actual rate is based on years of experience.
• BHCHP full time employees are eligible for our competitive time off program, health, dental and vision insurance, 403B retirement savings plan, pre-tax MBTA pass program with 40% discount, additional compensation for demonstrated bilingual proficiency and more. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

Does this amazing opportunity interest you? Then we'd love to hear from you.

As an equal opportunity employer, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Covid-19 Vaccination: Proof of Covid-19 vaccination(s) is optional for employment. Candidates who are offered employment will be given details about how to demonstrate receipt of vaccination if they choose to.

Please Note: Employment at Boston Health Care for the Homeless is at-will. Boston Health Care for the Homeless does not sponsor work authorization visas.

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