RN ED (ebnhc)
Job posting number: #222073 (Ref:R0006409)
Job Description
Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center!
Everywhere you turn, you can feel the immeasurable level of enthusiasm here at NeighborHealth! We are one of the largest community health centers in the country, supporting the greater Boston area and focusing on the well-being of our patients and local community. From the nurses and physicians on the front line of patient care, to the managers who lead and guide our staff, to the many support roles that keep our facilities running smoothly - everyone plays a vital role in improving medicine for our patients.
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Time Type:
Full timeDepartment:
Emergency DepartmentAll Locations:
10 Gove Street – Taylor BuildingPosition Summary:
$10,000 sign on bonus for new full-time RN's! (pro-rated for part-time and per-diem)
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 how to manage illness/injury 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.
Pay rate: starting at $50.00 per hour, and up to $70.00