Part Time (RN) - Pulmonary Associates Clinic - MGH

Position Summary

Responsible for interpreting and implementing plans of medical care, assessing patients' clinical needs, and ensuring safe, competent, and individualized nursing care. Provides ongoing assessment and evaluation of patient conditions, administers medications and treatments, and collaborates with the healthcare team to support optimal patient outcomes. Provides cross-coverage to the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) teams as needed to support patient care and clinic operations.

Essential Functions

• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, reports, and clinical documentation.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments, monitoring patients for potential reactions or side effects.
• Obtain and document patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor, document, and report symptoms or changes in patients' clinical conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Evaluate patient responses to treatment and communicate changes or concerns to the appropriate healthcare team members.
• Administer vaccines as prescribed and in accordance with established clinical protocols and safety guidelines.
• Provide cross-coverage and nursing support to the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) teams as needed due to staffing shortages or operational needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.

Licenses and Credentials: Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred.

Experience: Clinical nursing experience - 3 years required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
• Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.

Specific Experience Preferred: Relevant nursing experience in Pulmonary, General Medicine, or other acute patient settings.

Schedule: 20 Hours Per Week - Wednesday and Friday 7-5:30pm. The hours can also be flexed to be Wednesdays and Fridays 8-Hour Shifts 7-3:30pm and another day 4-Hour shifts. Must be available to work full days on Wednesdays and Fridays.