Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg - $35 per hour

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg for a nursing job in Dedham, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 24 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.

QUALIFICATIONS Education:
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing with current registration in Massachusetts.
- For newly licensed nurses, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required.
Experience:

1. E
xperience in an ambulatory outpatient office visit setting required.

2. C
urrent or recent (within the past 5 years) pediatric experience required.

3. E
xperience in Allergy required.

4. P
rocedural experience required.

5. K
nowledge and experience with telephone triage required.

6. E
xperience with the following skills preferred: 7.

8. K
nowledge and experience in administration of allergen immunotherapy/desensitization.

9. K
nowledge and experience in methods of allergy testing (patch/puncture, Scratch, intradermal).

10. K
nowledge and experience in oral challenge technique.
Oral challenges include foods, as well as medications.

11. K
nowledge and experience in preparation and mixing of allergen extracts.

12. K
nowledge and experience in dilution of allergen extracts.

13. K
nowledge and experience in patient education regarding allergen environmental control measures and use of metered dose inhalers, spacers, etc.

14. K
nowledge and experience in the performance of pre and post bronchodilator spirometry.

15. K
nowledge and experience with chemotherapeutic skin tests including by not limited to carboplatin, cisplatin, cytoxan, taxol, oxaliplatin and avastin.

16. K
nowledge and experience with mixing venoms and skin testing to venoms.

17. K
nowledge and experience with penicillin skin tests.

18. K
nowledge and experience with aspirin desensitizations.

19. K
nowledge and experience with McKesson medication ordering.

20. K
nowledge and experience with entering charges for Allergy testing.

STAFF NURSE
- ALLERGY CLINIC/ 24 Hours
- Part Time
- Rotating Variable/ BWH
- CHESTNUT HILL Excellent Care to Patients and Families • The Best Staff • In the Safest Environment GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT The RN is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts who is responsible and accountable for a specified group of patients in Allergy and Clinical Immunology at 850 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill and other off-site locations, including but not limited to Brigham Medical Specialties at the Brigham Main Campus, Foxboro Medical Specialties, Faulkner Medical Specialties, and Hale Rheumatology. Demonstrates initiative, knowledge and clinical skills in caring of patients with complex needs. Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage patients by assuming full responsibility for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. The RN is directly responsible to the Nurse Director and Practice Manager. The RN is responsible for administration of allergenimmunotherapy/desensitization, allergy testing, oral challenge techniques, mixing and dilution of allergen extracts, patient education of allergen environmental control measures and the use of metered dose inhalers, breath activated inhalers, spacers, etc., performing pre and post bronchodilator spirometry. RN is responsible for telephone call triage and contacting patients for changes in management. This position is also responsible for maintaining the department’s perpetual inventory of samples and dispensing such samples per the direction of the physicians.
Typical Schedule and Locations:
- Three 8 hour days.
Clinical Hours of Operations Monday
- Friday, generally 7:30
- 5:00
- Will work at Allergy clinics at various off site locations. Brigham and Women’s Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: CLINICAL PRACTICE
A.
Organization of Patient Care

1. A
ccountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluation a plan of care for a specific patient assignment.

2. S
ets priorities when organizing care for patients with varying acuity which includes primary and associate patients.

3. C
ontinuity is maintained through clear and concise communication (verbal and written).
B.
Quality of Care

0. D
ocumentation is clear, complete, concise and in compliance with nursing documentation standards.

1. D
evelops a comprehensive plan of care based on data from an initial assessment of patient and family, information from other members of the health care team, intra-agency referral and previous medical records.

2. P
lan of care includes education for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources. Specifically, advising patient and family regarding allergen environmental control measures and us of metered dose inhalers, breath activated inhalers, breath activated inhalers, spacers, etc. Accurately communications the physician’s instructions to the patient.
Follows office protocol and physician direction when calling prescriptions to pharmacies, as well as with all other practice procedures.

3. P
lan of care reflects discharge planning utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources.
As ordered by the physician, discharge care includes blood tests, skin tests, pulmonary function test and reversal, EKG, immunotherapy and/or X-rays.

4. E
valuates the effectiveness of the plan of care, and documents progress in meeting stated goals.
Revises plan of care as needed to achieve desired outcomes.

5. P
articipates actively in the departmental and organization quality management and/or quality improvement programs. Is responsible for maintaining work environment based on JCASHO and DPH standards.
Responsible for maintaining perpetual inventory, of samples for the department.

6. P
rovides a safe environment for patients, staff, family and visitors.

7. A
dministers medication safely according to established policies and procedures. Administers allergen immunotherapy/ desensitization, allergy testing, oral challenge testing. Prepares, dilutes and mixes allergen extracts according to established policies and procedures.
Takes vital signs and performs PFTs (pulmonary function tests).

8. P
erforms nursing procedures safely and efficiently.

9. U
ses equipment safely and efficiently.
Performs pre and post bronchodilator spirometry.

10. D
emonstrates awareness of potential/actual risks of infection and modes of transmission.
Utilizes universal precautions in nursing practice.

11. A
ccurately performs all nursing functions necessary in the ambulatory practice including the administration of medication and injections and other procedures that require a nursing license.

12. T
riages patient telephone calls and accurately relays information to the appropriate physician. PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES CLINICAL PRACTICE
A.
Professional Nursing Behavior

0. I
nteracts with patients, families and colleagues in a professional manner.

1. C
ollaborates with other discipline(s).

2. D
evelops, utilizes and evaluates department-specific standards of care.

3. P
articipates in the department-based and organization quality assurance.

4. P
articipates in determining and implementing goals and objectives for the department.

5. U
pholds the ANA code of ethics and acts as a role model to the other staff members.

6. P
articipates in determining goals and objectives in the periodic review and evaluation.

7. S
erves on the departmental and organization committees, and disseminates information to peers.

8. T
reats all patients with dignity, compassion and respect.
B.
Education

0. A
ssumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through identification of own learning needs.

1. S
hares knowledge and experience with colleagues.

2. P
articipates in departmental and organization education programs.

3. S
eeks and accepts guidance for addition learning needs.
C.
Research

0. U
tilizes nursing research findings in clinical practice.

1. C
ontributes to nursing and/or medical research endeavors by supporting I nvestigations. PARTICIPATORY MANAGEMENT
A.
Budget

0. U
tilize time and materials in an effective and economical manner, Keep all patient care and procedure equipment clean an in good working order and report equipment problems to supervisor.

1. K
eeps inventory of necessary supplies and equipment: notifies supervisor when items are needed.

2. P
roperly stocks patient care area and makes cost effective use of supplies, equipment and other resources.

3. K
eeps all patient-care areas and work areas neat and clean.

4. A
ccurately utilizes all equipment and supplies.

5. P
rovides suggestions that support the delivery of cost effective health care.

6. D
emonstrates awareness of the need to manage within established budgetary boundaries.
B.
Personnel

0. P
articipates in the orientation of new staff members, students.

1. P
rovides input into the clinical evaluation of other staff, as appropriate.

2. A
ssumes responsibility for the department in the absence of leadership personnel.

3. A
dheres to hospital and nursing policies and aids in their interpretation to others.

4. R
ecommends change in policies and procedures through appropriate channels.

5. P
articipates in the cooperative effort and peer support required for the smooth running of the department, e.g., flexibility in relations to patient assignment or work schedule.

6. P
romotes collaborative work relationships and influences other to work collaboratively.

7. B
ases decisions and actions on understanding the perspective of others.

8. I
s a role model to other in service standards.

9. I
nteracts professionally with fellow employees and other ancillary departments.

10. I
s supportive of fellow employees and uses initiative in helping others.

11. I
s an effective TEAM PLAYER!

12. F
ollows instructions of and assists supervisory staff as required.
Maintains good communication with and reports problems to supervisor.

13. P
erforms all duties and tasks as requested by the supervisor, to ensure the efficient overall performance of the facility.

14. A
ttends all required staff meetings.

15. I
s reliable and dependable.

16. M
ust have flexibility with schedule.

Recruiter: Boyd, Michael

Mass General Brigham Job ID #3302424. Posted job title: Allergy Nurse - 24

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Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs

Location: Dedham, MA, US

Posted Date: 11/16/2024