Registered Nurse – Aerodigestive Center
80179BR
Ambulatory Services
Status
Full-Time
Standard Hours per Week
40
Job Category
Clinical,
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Office/Site Location
Boston
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 RN will be responsible for:
- Providing direct patient care in the clinic setting, facilitating patient flow, managing enteral tubes including GTube and NG tubes, cecostomy and ostomy problems and other patient needs during clinic session, working with patients with complex GI, Pulmonary and feeding disorders.
- Providing care coordination between clinic visits by communicating with families, health care team members and community agencies
- Acting as primary triage contact for patient questions and phone calls. Assisting with prior authorizations, school forms/letters and prescription refills. Collaborating daily with physician team and administrative staff.
- Providing comprehensive patient education for patients with new diagnoses as well as those starting new treatments.
- Identifying patient educational needs and working with other team members on the development of educational materials and educational programs.
- Planning, organizing and overseeing policies and procedures designed to improve the patient/family experience
To qualify you must have:
- 2-3 years pediatric nursing experience preferred.
- A background working in children with chronic illness.
- Patient care, education, telephone triage and coordination of care experience.
- Ability to work in the Boston clinic.
- Ability to work: 40 hours/week, 4/5 days per week (8 or 10 hr shifts available). Mon- Friday 730am-4pm or Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:30-6pm.
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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