Pediatrics

Pediatric Ambulatory RNThe 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.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 NurseDepartment: Ambulatory Pediatric ClinicSchedule: Full time, 36 Hours, Days/Evenings, Rotating SaturdaysJOB REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION:Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred), Ability to obtain BSN within 4 yearsCERTIFICATES, 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 certification, preferredAdditional certifications may be required for certain practice areasKNOWLEDGE 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 areasAnalytical 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.QUALIFICATIONS:3-5 years inpatient pediatric experience1-2 years experience in ambulatory clinic/ outpatient or diagnostic testing setting, preferredPIV care and management for pediatric and adult population (if applicable to role)Knowledge of population health and relevance to practiceExperience with care coordination and transitions of care as related to ambulatory practiceExperience in Telephone Triage of symptomatic patientsKnowledge of childhood/adult immunizationKnowledge of DME, VNA, PA and school formsCompensation 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. 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.Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/VeteransAccording to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or apps job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.