Job Description

Job Description

OFFERING $5000 SIGN-ON BONUS! *

Harbor Health Services is an innovative, growing, mission-based organization that lives, serves and collaborates with our community members to achieve our mission to help individuals reach their full potential through access to local, affordable services that promote health. Harbor provides medical, behavioral health, dental, and support services to more than 34,000 patients in Boston, the South Shore, and Cape Cod.

To help further the mission of Harbor, we are looking for an extremely talented Staff Nurse-RN to join our team at the Geiger Gibson Community Health Cente r.

Student loan repayment opportunities (National Health Service Corps/Public Service Loan Forgiveness) available at our health center sites!

Our position is offered with a full Benefits Package including Health, Dental and Vision, generous paid time off plus 11 paid holidays annually, free parking on site and competitive salary!

Role:

The Staff Nurse – RN provides nursing services at the top of the incumbent’s license to patients in accordance with all applicable Massachusetts State Laws as well as regulations promulgated by the Department of Public Health and Harbor Health Services, Inc. Duties include but are not limited to triage; access; case management; and nursing support of clinical sessions. Position is Full Time, Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM with one evening rotation until 8:00 PM.

Responsibilities:

• Performs routine nursing care to patients, while utilizing age specific guidelines and standard precaution practices at all times.
• In conjunction with care team and/or provider, assists in the development and implementation of a comprehensive plan of care.
• Administers medications and vaccinations to patients orally, topically, subcutaneously, intradermal and intramuscularly as order by provider or following standing orders policy.
• Certifies that emergency equipment in clinical area is appropriately maintained and working once per month and/or whenever equipment has been used.
• Participates in team, department and clinic meetings to learn, support process improvement and contribute to care plans as appropriate.
• Provides cross coverage and training for staff in similar roles as needed
• Provides health coaching and teaching for common conditions (i.e. asthma, hypertension, diabetes…) through individual nurse visits, group visits and co-visits with other disciplines (clinical pharmacy, Behavioral Health, nutrition, physicals…) as appropriate.
• Assists patients with staying up to date with clinical care guidelines, immunizations and health maintenance tests.
• Supports transitions of care through nurse visits after ED/Hospitalizations as appropriate.

Requirements:

• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) and Current BLS required, BSN preferred
• Excellent customer service and verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to effectively work within both a team setting and independently
• Ability to work effectively with economically, racially and linguistically diverse customers, Bilingual Vietnamese, Spanish a plus
• Basic computer literacy including knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with Electronic Medical Record software (EPIC/OCHIN desired)
• Experience in a community health setting and/or ambulatory care or health insurance environment preferred

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

• Sign on bonus offered , one half on hire and remainder after 90 days in good standing, former employees of Harbor Health not eligible.

Monday through Friday with one evening rotation (until 8 PM)

40 hours weekly

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Local area, Relocation bonus, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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