JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Nurse Leader, the Registered Nurse at HUHS works collaboratively with the members of the health care team to support the delivery of care including health maintenance, episodic, acute and chronic care to the adolescent, adult, and older adult population of the University Community. The Registered Nurse utilizes evidence to drive clinical decisions and practice related to individual and population health according to department guidelines, policies and procedures. The Registered Nurse also assists and provides coverage and support to other clinical areas at HUHS as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
Required
- Graduate of accredited Nursing Program
- Registered Nurse licensed in MA
- Minimum of one-year relevant clinical experience
Preferred
Minimum of two years’ experience in a specialty clinic, or ambulatory setting with one year experience in triageBachelor of Science degree in NursingDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Practice and Quality of Care
Assesses and systemically collects any data related to patient health status and works in collaboration with the care team to develop the plan of careCollaborates with the healthcare team incorporating appropriate standards of care for practice and patient outcomesAssumes responsibility and accountability for effectively managing nursing care of individual patientsDocuments nursing assessment, interventions and evaluations to reflect comprehensive and integrated approach to patient careProvides care that is safe, ethical, patient- and family-centered, culturally competent and evidence-basedThere are skills and responsibilities that are common across the ambulatory setting (primary or specialty care). The RN at HUHS may perform any or all of these skills and responsibilities. These may include but are not limited to :
Telephone, Secure message and in-person triageReviews and acts on test results (lab, x-ray)Reviews and manages communications from internal and external “customers”Initiates and monitors intravenous (IV) infusionsAssists or performs procedures (e.g., ECGs, dressing changes, subcutaneous or intra-muscular injections, etc.)Provides patient educationAssists with medication managementCompletes accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical recordAssists with management of urgent and emergent patient care situationsServes as a mentor and resource to othersAssists with the coordination of care across the continuum of careAssists with the management of patients with multiple chronic health conditions, acute episodes of care, behavioral health challenges while promoting and supporting prevention and wellnessMay float to other clinics on as neededOther duties as assignedProfessionalism
Works independently within their scope of practice to achieve clinical outcomesMaintains a level of professional development through continuing education, quality improvement initiatives and sharing of knowledgeLeadership through collaborative partnerships.Reflects understanding and strive to meet the Mission and Vision of Harvard University Health servicesUtilizes evidence and science to guide practiceCompletes and complies with HUHS training requirements including HIPAA, privacy and securityReports non-compliance incidents to manager and / or Compliance OfficerAge Specific Competencies
Identifies age specific competencies for direct and indirect patient care
Adolescent (13 – 19 years)Young Adult (20 – 40 years)Middle Adult (41 – 65 years)Older Adult (Over 65 years)Please send resume to Recruitment@huhs.harvard.edu