Staff Nurse

OFFERING A $5000 SIGN-ON BONUS Harbor Health Services is seeking talented Staff Nurses to join our Family Practice team at the Daniel Driscoll-Neponset Health Center. We have full time (40 hours) and part time (20-32 hours) positions available with some scheduling flexibility.

The health center is open 2 evening until 8:00 PM and Saturdays 8:00 AM to Noon. Hours may include evening and Saturday rotation. Our position is offered with a GREAT Benefits Package (offered with 20 hours weekly) including Health, Dental and Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, generous paid time off plus 11 paid holidays annually, parking on site and competitive salary Student loan repayment opportunities (National Health Service Corps/Public Service Loan Forgiveness/State programs) available at our health center sites Application cycles begin early 2024 Role:

The Staff Nurse – RN provides nursing services at the top of the incumbent’s license to patients in accordance with all applicable Massachusetts State Laws as well as regulations promulgated by the Department of Public Health and Harbor Health Services, Inc.

Duties include but are not limited to: triage; access; case management; and nursing support of clinical sessions. Hours will include and evening and weekend/Saturday rotation shift. Job Duties: • Performs routine nursing care to patients, while utilizing age specific guidelines and standard precaution practices at all times. • In conjunction with care team and/or provider, assists in the development and implementation of a comprehensive plan of care. • Administers medications and vaccinations to patients orally, topically, subcutaneously, intradermal and intramuscularly as order by provider or following standing orders policy. • Certifies that emergency equipment in clinical area is appropriately maintained and working. • Participates in team, department and clinic meetings to learn, support process improvement and contribute to care plans as appropriate. • Provides cross coverage and training for staff in similar roles as needed. • Provides health coaching and teaching for common conditions (i.e. asthma, diabetes…) through individual nurse visits, group visits and co-visits with other disciplines (clinical pharmacy, Behavioral Health, nutrition, physicals…) as appropriate/needed. • Assists patients/families with staying up to date with clinical care guidelines, immunizations and health maintenance tests. • Supports transitions of care through nurse visits after ED/Hospitalizations as appropriate.

Preferred/Required Experience, Education, Skills: • Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) and Current BLS (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers) required, BSN preferred. • Excellent customer service and verbal and written communications skills. • Ability to effectively work within both a team setting and independently • Ability to work effectively with economically, racially and linguistically diverse customers, bilingual a plus • Basic computer literacy including knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with Electronic Medical Record software, EPIC/OCHIN highly desired. • Experience in a community health setting and/or ambulatory care or health insurance environment preferred. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. $2500 on hire and $2500 after 90 days in good standing for Benefit Eligible hires, former employees of Harbor Health not eligible.