RN-4

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. Compensation Starting at $40/hr up to $60/hr based on relevant 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. Benefits Medical & Dental Coverage Life and Disability Insurance Privileges at Boston Medical Center for Providers 401(K) Retirement Plan Educational Assistance Flexible Spending & Transportation Accounts Paid Holidays, Vacations, Sick and Personal Time Generous Staff Development Benefit Excellent Malpractice Coverage Designated Medical Staff Office for Physician Support Free Parking We hope you consider joining our team! #J-18808-Ljbffr NeighborHealth Corporation