RN-Pediatric Allergy- MGH
Mass General Brigham
Summary
This position is Full-Time, 40 Hour Position. The onsite working location will be Boston with up to two shifts per week at Newton-Wellesley Hospital as needed (Occasional float to Danvers but only on an as needed basis). Five 8-Hour Day Shifts Monday through Friday. No Weekends, No Call, No Holidays (No Evenings and No Nights). This position involves direct patient care the majority of the time with very little triage as well.
Job description
Job Summary
This position is Full-Time, 40 Hour Position. The onsite working location will be Boston with up to two shifts per week at Newton-Wellesley Hospital as needed (Occasional float to Danvers but only on an as needed basis). Five 8-Hour Day Shifts Monday through Friday. No Weekends, No Call, No Holidays (No Evenings and No Nights). This position involves direct patient care the majority of the time with very little triage as well.
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Pediatric Allergy Nurse to join our dynamic, fast-paced clinical team. This role involves providing specialized care to pediatric patients with allergic and immunologic conditions across multiple satellite locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct oral food challenges and drug challenges
- Perform skin prick and intradermal allergy testing
- Administer biologic therapies and monitor patient response
- Manage environmental allergen immunotherapy and oral immunotherapy treatments
- Provide comprehensive patient and family education
- Perform phone triage and address patient and parent concerns
- Complete prior authorizations and assist with care coordination
Key Skills
- Strong clinical skills in acute pediatric nursing preferred
- Excellent communication and patient education abilities
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based, and fast-paced environment
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Additional Requirements
Willingness and ability to travel between satellite locations in Boston, Newton, and Danvers.
Essential Functions
- Deliver direct patient care and support in our ambulatory care unit, ensuring high nursing standards.
- Conduct patient assessments, devise care plans, and assist in outpatient procedures with a focus on patient comfort and safety.
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and post-procedure care.
- Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Administer medications, perform IV therapy, and maintain accurate patient records in compliance with regulations.
- Uphold infection control protocols and maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Nursing required
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
- Registered Nurse [RN - State License] required
- Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required
- 3-5 years of RN experience strongly preferred
- Pediatric and in-patient experience preferred
- Willingness and ability to travel between satellite locations in Boston, Newton, and Danvers
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Excellent verbal and communication skills
- Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous paid time off
- Subsidized MBTA pass
- Childcare resources
- Emergency backup care
- Hospital paid retirement plan
- Tax-sheltered annuity plan
- Employee perks
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.