Registered Nurse – Allergy
81126BR
Ambulatory Services
Status
Part-Time
Standard Hours per Week
20
Job Category
Nursing,
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Office/Site Location
Brookline
Remote Eligibility
Onsite Only
Job Posting Description
At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.
The Allergy and Asthma Program at Boston Children’s Hospital is part of the Division of Immunology. The program evaluates children with all types of allergy problems.
We are also experts in treatment of asthma, which is caused by allergies in approximately two-thirds of children with asthma. Pulmonary function testing, which measures lung function, is available for children 6 and older with respiratory issues. Our providers are experts in designing a treatment plan to allow children with asthma to participate in all activities and prevent exacerbations.
Key responsibilities:
- Working in busy Boston and satellite Allergy practices with a patient population with wide variety of health care needs including asthma, food allergies, environmental allergens, eczema, and immunodeficiency.
- Communicating with patients, families and health care providers.
- Administering allergy shots, testing for medication allergies, phone triage, working with patients with food challenges.
- Working 20 hours/week -M-F, (2) 10 hour shifts. Rotation to 1-2 satellites/week (2 Brookline Place and Waltham). Opportunity to work 1 Saturday morning/month (not mandatory but encouraged).
Minimum qualifications:
Education:
- BSN degree.
Experience:
- Prefer experience with injections.
- 1 year nursing experience required. Experience with pediatrics and allergy preferred.
Please note: During a public health emergency, individuals in this role may be expected to take on additional duties to respond to organizational needs.
Boston Children’s Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).
Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
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