School Nurse RN **DAILY PAY**

Per Diem Registered Nurse

North Shore Community Health (NSCH) is an industry leader in exceptional community healthcare delivery. Under the general direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager, the Per Diem Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect nursing care and patient education within the scope of their licensure.

This position offers flexible scheduling with a combination of onsite and remote work. Per Diem Registered Nurses are required to work at least one onsite shift per month at one of NSCH's health centers (Salem, Peabody, or Gloucester). Additional shifts may be completed remotely or onsite based on departmental and patient care needs. The nurse should also be willing to assist with or learn triage and Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) care via Telehealth to support patient access and continuity of care.

The Per Diem Registered Nurse will manage medication refill requests, address patient needs both in person and by telephone, and collaborate with the triage nursing team to assess patients and coordinate appropriate care. The Registered Nurse will work closely with the Clinical Nurse Manager, Medical Director, providers, and interdisciplinary care team to promote a safe, efficient, and patient-centered care environment. As a valued member of our team, the Per Diem Registered Nurse will work alongside racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse colleagues and patients, requiring cultural humility, cultural competence, and a strong commitment to health equity.

North Shore Community Health's mission is to build healthy communities by providing exceptional care to all.

Healthy People | Vibrant Communities

We take our responsibility to ourselves, each other, and the NSCH Community very seriously. Integrity is the foundation of healthy relationships. To have courage is to have the fortitude to take risks and to extend one's behaviors, actions, and thoughts beyond one's comfort zone. We provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient needs and values. We take the time to listen to concerns, understand what is important, and provide appropriate solutions and care. We do this through coordination and integration of care, collaboration, and teamwork.

NSCH is committed to the health and well-being of its community, patients, and staff. Assesses an individual's basic health status and related patient care needs for patients who call the clinic or who present for scheduled or unscheduled care

• Analyzes and interprets data and makes informed judgments related to patient care
• Evaluates outcomes of basic nursing interventions and initiate changes in care plans
• Collaborates and communicates with primary care providers and other care team members to ensure quality and continuity of care, including participation in huddles to help ensure a smooth workday and maximize time with patients in the clinic.
• Administers immunizations and medications and performs other procedures as needed, including but not limited to EKGs, suture removals, wound dressing changes, ear irrigations, PPD application and interpretation, and blood pressure checks
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of all nursing care and patient communication, including phone notes, nursing visit notes, and immunization or medication administration documentation
• Completes patient forms to the furthest extent possible when needed within the scope of nursing practice, including prior authorization forms
• Provides health education to individuals and families to further patient self- management and self-empowerment and to help patients maintain/sustain an optimal level of health
• Communicates with members of the patient's care team outside of the health center as needed, for instance, with specialists or visiting nurses, to help with the coordination of care
• Manages vaccination supply and ordering, including proper vaccination storage and handling
• Uses information about data trends for self-directed learning and performance improvement
• Provides coverage at other NSCH clinical sites or call centers as needed
• College Degree from an accredited school of nursing, current license to practice as an RN in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Maintains a high level of customer service with both patients and coworkers

Must recognize and respond quickly to patient and/or unit condition changes

Preference will be given to bilingual/bicultural individuals who can speak Spanish and/or Portuguese

Experience with and proficiency in the use of electronic health records and strong computer skills required

Sensitivity/skill in working with patients with complex medical, psychosocial, and socioeconomic circumstances, such as patients with significant mental illness, homelessness, poverty, and substance use disorders

The ability to travel to other NSCH sites for meetings and periodic clinical coverage is required. Some evening and Saturday hours are required

Completion of NSCH-required Compliance Training before the deadline

As a health center, NSCH expects all employees to receive all required vaccinations and health screenings yearly. Moreover, as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including providing proof of having received the COVID19 vaccine, unless a religious or medical exception is granted. All prospective employees must be vaccinated before their first day of employment, and proof of vaccination record must be provided with prehire paperwork. North Shore Community Health is dedicated to building a diverse workforce. Your skills may be suited for this or other roles here at North Shore Community Health.

With facilities in Salem, Peabody, and Gloucester, NSCH offers access to New England's Coastal charm just thirty minutes outside Boston. The North Shore is connected to the city via the Rockport Commuter Rail line, which makes stops in Salem and Gloucester.