RN, ED - Night Shift

## rn, ed - night shift 7pm-7amapply:
onsite:
east boston:
full time:
posted yesterday:
r0007493
** thank you for your interest in a career at neighborhealth, formerly east boston neighborhood health center!
** as one of the largest community health centers in the country, neighborhealth is proud to serve the greater boston area with a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our patients and communities.  Whether you're a nurse or physician providing direct care, a manager leading dedicated teams, or part of the essential support staff who keep our operations running smoothly — every role at neighborhealth is vital.

Together, we’re advancing medicine and delivering the best care experience for our patients and community!  Interested in this position? Apply online and create a personal candidate account!  
** current employees of neighborhealth**- please use our internal careers portal to apply for positions.  To learn more about working at neighborhealth and our benefits, please visit our careers page.
** time type:
** full time
** department:
** emergency department
** all locations:
** 10 gove street – taylor building
** position summary:
** the registered nurse assumes a leadership role in the emergency department. This includes triaging patients to the appropriate level in a timely fashion, providing nursing care to patients of all ages, directing the general patient flow through the department, and taking appropriate steps in following up lab and x-ray results. The nurse is responsible for timely and accurate documentation of his/her nursing care in accordance with policy and procedures.

The nurse is also responsible for collaboration with other members in a multi-disciplinary team.essential duties & responsibilities:
* assess the health status of individuals and detect changes in order to take necessary actions.
* documents all care information concisely, accurately, and completely in a timely manner. Documentation to also include (pain assessment/re-assessment, medication administration, and patient ed course).
* triages patients and assigns accurate acuity based on standards of care and department policy.
* assumes responsibility for direct patient care and prepares patients for exams.
* safely and effectively administers medications, tests, and treatments as ordered.
* reports adverse reactions to medications and/or treatments in accordance with department policy.
* takes a proactive role assisting with patient discharge, hospital transfers, and arranging outpatient testing.
* initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches and educates patients and caregivers on how to manage illnesses, injuries, and home care needs.
* recognizes the unique safety needs of elderly and pediatric patients, ensuring they receive assistance as needed.
* follows established departmental policies and procedures for environmental safety and infection control.qualifications and requirements:
* graduation from an accredited nursing program is required.
* bachelor of science in nursing strongly preferred.
* ma rn license required.
* current acls and pals certification required.
* minimum of one year rn critical care experience or three years of experience in med/surg or emergency.
* 36 hours per week/7pm - 7 am benefits:
* medical, dental, and vision coverage
* life and disability insurance
* 401(k) retirement plan
* tuition reimbursement
* flexible spending and transportation accounts
* paid holidays, vacations, sick, and personal time
* generous staff development benefit
* excellent malpractice coverage
* pet insurance
* free parking
* and much morepay rate:starting at $50.00 per hour, and up to $70.00 based on experience.
** eeo & accommodation statement:
** neighborhealth is an equal employment/affirmative…