Outpatient Per Diem Registered Nurse
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.
Hours: Per Diem, Days/Evenings/Weekends (Weekday availability preferred)
Union: No
Union Name: Non-union
Patient Facing: Yes We are looking for outpatient per diem registered nurses! In this role, you will have the responsibilities for provision of ambulatory clinical care to patients at varying stages of disease processes and provides patient education on subjects including medication management, chronic disease management and general health promotion. Graduate students are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
Direct Nursing Care:
- Provide clinical nursing care to address patients' health needs, conforming to established BHCHP policies and procedures, and Department of Public Health regulations; provide all nursing related activities in association with primary care clinical operations at BHCHP primary clinic settings including nursing case management activities, immunizations, injectable medication administration, point of care testing, phlebotomy, and health screenings; provide triage and nursing assessment of walk-in and scheduled patients.
- Collaboratively work as part of BHCHP clinical team to address ongoing and new health concerns from patients.
- Accurately assess and document ongoing clinical nursing care promptly, reporting to appropriate personnel as indicated (i.e., on–call Provider, Nurse Manager, Site Manager, etc.)
- Assist patients with management of medications and understanding of disease processes.
- Respond to medical emergencies within the site and activate emergency medical services when indicated; practice trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction principles in clinical care.
- Support ongoing quality improvement efforts for the clinic site and program.
- Maintain a professional approach with confidentiality.
- Maintain the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting; ensuring that the clinical record for each patient is current and accurate.
- Communicate with clinic team members to support ongoing collaborative clinical care for patients.
- Collaborate with site partners as appropriate.
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts RN license
- Minimum of 2 years nursing experience preferred; or current enrollment in a graduate nursing studies program.
- Experience with underserved population and active substance use preferable
- Multiple language proficiency preferred – Spanish, French, Haitian-Creole, etc.
- Experience with Epic EMR preferred.
- Strong medical assessment skills.
- Experience in public health, primary and preventive nursing/medicine.
- Understanding of substance use, trauma, and behavioral health issues.
- The compensation starts at $49.00 per hour and increases based on years of experience.
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.
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