Registered Nurse - Psi Clinic

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 12,000 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 60 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.
Bilingual, Bicultural, LGBTQIA identifying, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color are encouraged to apply.
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Job Summary:
***NOW OFFERING A $4,000 SIGN ON BONUS***
At the Pine St. Inn, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP) operates clinics within both the men's and women's emergency adult homeless shelters 365 days a year. Our clinics provide integrated primary care, behavioral health care, and urgent care as well as respond to medical emergencies within the shelter setting.
The Staff RN is responsible for the provision of non-judgmental, supportive care to patients at varying stages of disease processes and provides patient education on subjects including, but not limited to, medication management, chronic disease management and general health promotion.
Hours: Full-time; 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 6am - 8:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 6am - 6:30pm and holidays. Must have flexibility to work am and pm shifts.
Responsibilities:

• Direct nursing care to ensure that all needs of the patients are met, conforming to established policies and procedures, as well as Department of Public Health regulations
• Provide all nursing related activities in association with primary care clinical operations at BHCHP primary clinic settings: including direct care and nursing case management activities, immunizations and screenings
• Provide triage and nursing assessment of walk-in and scheduled patients as directed
• Responsible for accurate assessments and documentation, reporting to appropriate personnel as indicated (i.e. on -call Provider, Nurse Manager, Site Manager, etc.)
• Responsible for ensuring that the clinic is fully equipped and operational daily
• Assist patients with management of medications and understanding of disease processes
• Responsible for responding to medical emergencies within the shelter and activating emergency medical services when indicated
• Knowledge of or willingness to become proficient in utilizing Harm Reduction Principles to provide non-judgmental clinical support for patients in all phases of recovery from substance use disorders
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality
• Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting ensuring that the clinical record for each patient is current and accurate

Qualifications:

• Commonwealth of Massachusetts RN license
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience preferred
• Spanish speaking preferred
• Experience with emergency response preferred
• Desired to work with underserved populations preferred
• Experience with mental illness and substance use disorders preferred
• Displays concern and initiative
• Observes and supports program policy
• Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors
• Ability to learn and adapt

Benefits:
***NOW OFFERING A $4,000 SIGN ON BONUS***

• 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 and employer retirement contribution, and pre-tax MBTA pass program with 40% discount. In addition, eligible employees will receive yearly increases, additional compensation of seven thousand five hundred dollars added to your base hiring rate for demonstrated bilingual proficiency and the opportunity to work with local hospitals and community health centers.

Does this amazing opportunity interest you? Then we'd love to hear from you.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, BHCHP pledges not to discriminate against and encourages those from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds to apply, particularly Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA identifying, first generation college students and adults without a college degree, Bilingual and Bicultural persons; and individuals from low economic backgrounds.
Covid-19 Vaccination: Proof of Covid-19 vaccination(s) is optional for employment. Candidates who are offered employment will be given 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.