Registered Nurse (RN)

• Direct nursing care of patients on assigned team to ensure that all needs of the patients are met, in conformance with respite established policies and procedures, as well as Department of Health rules and regulations.
• Responsible for accurate assessments and documentation, reporting to appropriate personnel as indicated (i.e., on-call provider, nurse manager, Director of Nursing, etc.).
• Responsible for administering medications and treatments to all the patients assigned to his/her Team skillfully and correctly, documenting per policy; observe and report any adverse reactions.
• Responsible for updating and maintaining accurate treatment records, flow sheets and vaccine administration, documenting appropriately.
• Participate actively in New Patients Rounds, Team Rounds, and all other Team meetings when appropriate.
• Responsible for giving and receiving report at change of shift; checking narcotics and related drug supplies per policy; sign appropriate forms.
• Responsible for taking off orders accurately, per policy; responsible for assigning specific individual tasks to, and directing Respite Aides, and giving each a verbal report on patients' needs.
• Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality; maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting.
• Ensuring that the clinical record for each patient on his/her Team is current and accurate.

• Licensed as RN in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred
• Valid CPR/BLS certification
• Experience with underserved population preferred
• Experience with EMR strongly preferred; strong medical assessment skills
• Bilingual Spanish & English candidates encouraged to apply

• The compensation ranges from $40.00 -$58.00 per hour and increases based on years of experience.
• BHCHP full time employees are eligible for our competitive time off policy of 4 weeks’ vacation , health, dental and vision insurance, 403B retirement savings plan, pre-tax MBTA pass program with 40% discount and more.

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.