Registered Nurse; RN), Part-time

Overview

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. We care for over 10,000 homeless individuals each year, with clinicians, case managers, and behavioral health professionals working in more than 30 locations to serve the community. We are committed to dignity, compassion, mutual respect, and breaking down barriers, including systemic racism, to provide community-based health care services that are compassionate, dignified, and culturally appropriate.

From our earliest days as a program, we strive to do transformational work for our patients and staff alike, centering humanity and aiming to help every individual access the highest levels of health care and every staff member reach their fullest potential.

Hours: Part-Time;
Day/Evening: 24 hours per week. Shifts include 7:00am – 3:30pm, 7:00am – 7:00pm, 3:00pm – 11:30pm, with every other weekend/holiday and holiday. Union:
None. Patient Facing:
Yes. NOW OFFERING A $4,000 SIGN ON BONUS.

BHCHP is seeking a talented and compassionate registered nurse to provide nursing support for respite patients throughout the BHCHP program. This role is crucial to ensure clinically appropriate and timely decisions are made, and actions are taken around patient assessments, administration of medications, treatments, and overall patient care.

• Direct nursing care of patients on assigned team to meet all needs in accordance with respite policies, procedures, and Department of Health rules and regulations.
• Ensure accurate assessments and documentation; report to appropriate personnel (on-call provider, nurse manager, Director of Nursing, etc.).
• Administer medications and treatments to patients; document per policy; observe and report any adverse reactions.
• Update and maintain accurate treatment records, flow sheets, and vaccine administration; document appropriately.
• Participate actively in New Patient Rounds, Team Rounds, and all other team meetings when appropriate.
• Give and receive shift reports; check narcotics and related drug supplies per policy; sign appropriate forms.
• Take off orders accurately per policy; assign tasks to and direct Respite Aides; provide verbal reports on patients’ needs.
• Maintain a professional approach with confidentiality; ensure accurate and complete recording and reporting.
• Ensure that the clinical record for each patient on the team is current and accurate.

• Licensed as RN in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred.
• Valid CPR/BLS certification.
• Experience with underserved populations preferred.
• Experience with EMR strongly preferred; strong medical assessment skills.
• Bilingual Spanish & English candidates encouraged to apply.

• The compensation ranges from $40.00 - $58.00 per hour and increases based on years of experience.
• BHCHP full-time employees are eligible for our competitive time off policy of 4 weeks’ vacation, health, dental and vision insurance, 403B retirement savings plan, pre-tax MBTA pass program with 40% discount, and more.

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 is optional for employment. Candidates offered employment will receive 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.