Registered Nurse (RN), Part-time

Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program Registered Nurse (RN), Part‑time Since 1985, BHCHP’s mission has been to ensure unconditionally equitable and dignified access to the highest quality health care for all individuals and families experiencing homelessness in greater Boston. Over 10,000 homeless individuals are cared for by Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program each year. We are committed to ensuring that every one of these individuals has access to comprehensive health care, from preventative dental care to cancer treatment. Our clinicians, case managers, and behavioral health professionals work in more than 30 locations to serve some of our community’s most vulnerable—and most resilient—citizens. From our earliest days as a program, we have always sought to do work that is transformational: recognizing our shared humanity; centering dignity, compassion, mutual respect and supporting the right of every individual to access the highest levels of health care and every staff member to reach their fullest potential. We continue to be committed to building bridges and breaking down barriers, including systemic racism which harms us all. We provide community‑based health care services that are compassionate, dignified, and culturally appropriate, incorporating social determinants of health, with the goal of breaking down the physical and systemic barriers that our patients face. Job Summary Hours: Part‑Time; Day/Evening: 24 hours per week: 7:00am – 3:30pm, 7:00am – 7:00pm, 3:00pm – 11:30pm ; every other weekend/holiday and holiday Union: None Patient Facing: Yes

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BHCHP is seeking a talented and compassionate registered nurse. You will find challenging and satisfying work every day alongside people who share the same drive and compassion as you do. In this vital role as a registered nurse, you will provide nursing support for respite patients throughout the BHCHP program. This position is crucial to assure that clinically appropriate and timely decisions are made, and actions are taken around patient assessments, administering of medications, treatments and overall patient care. Responsibilities 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. Qualifications 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 Benefits

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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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program