Admissions Registered Nurse (PT

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.

Hours: Part‑time; 24 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am‑4:30 pm

Union: None

Patient Facing: Yes

As the Admissions RN, you will provide administrative and clinical responsibility for screening referrals and assessing the appropriateness of admissions to the Respite Program. This role reports directly to the Admissions RN supervisor.

You will manage referrals during regular business hours, coordinate admissions, inform clinical staff of planned admissions, document encounters in the patient’s medical record, orient patients, transport them to the appropriate floor, and collaborate with the Admissions RN manager to find alternatives for those who do not meet admission criteria.

• Coordinate admissions during regular business hours Monday‑Friday and admissions to the Respite Programs (Barbara McInnis House).
• Screen admission referrals during business hours; report to the RN Manager at the end of each day.
• Greet patients, initiate a brief history and physical assessment, document the encounter, enter patient information into the computer, orient patients to the Respite programs, transport them to the appropriate floor, and report to the Team Nurse and Provider.
• Problem‑solve with the Admissions RN manager regarding alternatives for patients who do not meet criteria for admission.

• Commonwealth of Massachusetts RN license; 3‑5 years nursing experience preferred; previous hospital experience preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Proficient in Spanish.
• Interest in working with underserved populations.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to solve complex problems and respond to questions from staff and patients.

• The compensation increases based on years of experience and ranges from $40.00 to $58.00 per hour.
• BHCHP full‑time employees are eligible for a competitive time‑off program, health, dental and vision insurance, 403B retirement savings plan, pre‑tax MBTA pass program with 40% discount, additional compensation for demonstrated bilingual proficiency, and more. Benefits are prorated for part‑time employees.

Covid‑19 vaccination: proof of vaccination is optional; candidates may provide proof if they choose.

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 identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Employment at Boston Health Care for the Homeless is at‑will. Boston Health Care for the Homeless does not sponsor work‑authorization visas.