Per Diem Registered Nurse - Southampton
Boston, MA
Temporary
Southampton/Transitions Clinic
Entry Level
Who We Are:
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.
Bilingual, Bicultural, LGBTQIA identifying, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color are encouraged to apply.
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Job Summary:
Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse to work at our clinics at the Southampton shelter, Transitions shelter, and other sites as dictated by program needs. The registered nurse will provide daily nursing support for clinic patients as part of a multidisciplinary team in a highly collaborative environment, will play a crucial role to assure that clinically appropriate and timely decisions are made, and ensure actions are taken around patient assessments, administering of medications, treatments and overall patient care. Other responsibilities include educating patients on medication and general health information. Travel between sites is required.
Hours: As needed; days/shifts will vary: Monday – Sunday, 6:00am - 2:30pm or 12:00pm - 8:30pm
Responsibilities:
Direct Nursing Care:
Compensation and Benefits:
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.
Bilingual, Bicultural, LGBTQIA identifying, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color are encouraged to apply.
To learn more about working at BHCHP, watch our video Please Click Here.
Job Summary:
Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse to work at our clinics at the Southampton shelter, Transitions shelter, and other sites as dictated by program needs. The registered nurse will provide daily nursing support for clinic patients as part of a multidisciplinary team in a highly collaborative environment, will play a crucial role to assure that clinically appropriate and timely decisions are made, and ensure actions are taken around patient assessments, administering of medications, treatments and overall patient care. Other responsibilities include educating patients on medication and general health information. Travel between sites is required.
Hours: As needed; days/shifts will vary: Monday – Sunday, 6:00am - 2:30pm or 12:00pm - 8:30pm
Responsibilities:
Direct Nursing Care:
- Direct nursing care of patients on assigned Team to ensure that all needs of the patients are met, in conformance with 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, Site Manager, etc.)
- Responsible for administering medications and treatments to all the patients assigned to his/her 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 per policy. Observe and report any adverse reactions
- Provide all nursing related activities in association with primary care clinical operations at BHCHP primary clinic settings: including direct care and nursing case management activities, immunization and screenings
- Provide triage and nursing assessment of walk-in and scheduled patients as directed
- Responsible for giving and receiving report at change of shift; potential cross training at other clinics to check narcotics and related drug supplies per policy; sign appropriate forms
- Responsible for taking off orders accurately, per policy
- Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality
- Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting. Ensuring that the clinical record for each patient is current and accurate
- Educate patients according to their needs, using nursing knowledge and skills, in such areas as TB, HIV, and medications to promote their physical and mental well being
- Participate in orientation and in-service training for personnel, student nurses and other health professions as indicated
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts RN license
- Minimum of 2 years nursing experience preferred
- Experience with underserved population preferable
Teamwork Competencies:
- Displays concern and initiative
- Observes and supports program policy
- Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors
- Ability to learn and adapt
Compensation and Benefits:
- The compensation starts at $37.82 per hour and increases based upon years of experience.
Does this amazing opportunity interest you? Then we'd love to hear from you.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, BHCHP pledges not to discriminate against and encourages those from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds to apply, particularly Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA identifying, first generation college students and adults without a college degree, Bilingual and Bicultural persons; and individuals from low economic backgrounds.
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.
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