Triage RN, North Shore Float Pool
Mass General Brigham
Summary
Our Float Pool team is a highly skilled group of medical professionals who are specially trained and readily available to seamlessly assimilate and stabilize clinical operations within our practices. We cover gaps due to unexpected call outs, long-term leaves, planned vacations, staffing vacancies, etc. This is a unique opportunity to work autonomously to the top of your education/certification while also functioning as part of a collaborative team.
Job description
Job Summary
Our Float Pool team is a highly skilled group of medical professionals who are specially trained and readily available to seamlessly assimilate and stabilize clinical operations within our practices. We cover gaps due to unexpected call outs, long-term leaves, planned vacations, staffing vacancies, etc. This is a unique opportunity to work autonomously to the top of your education/certification while also functioning as part of a collaborative team.
We're hiring a per diem Triage RN to support our North Shore practice locations Monday through Friday, with flexible options for full or partial shift coverage between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. This position offers significant flexibility, including a hybrid schedule with substantial work-from-home opportunities.
Position Overview
The Triage RN will provide clinical telephone triage and support to patients and practices across our North region. The role includes assessing patient concerns, determining the appropriate level of care, providing clinical guidance within established protocols, and coordinating with practice teams as needed. This position is primarily hybrid, with a significant amount of work that can be completed remotely from home. Some on-site coverage may be required based on practice needs, and responsibilities while on site may include conducting nurse visits.
Essential Functions
- Deliver direct patient care and support, 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
- Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] preferred
- Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required
- Ambulatory care or outpatient experience 1-2 years preferred
- Phone Triage Experience strongly preferred
- EPIC Experience strongly preferred
- Outpatient / Ambulatory RN Experience strongly preferred
- RN experience in long-term care or short-term rehabilitation settings strongly preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials, premiums & bonuses
- Recognition programs
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.