SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Clinical Director, Nurse Leader or designee, the professional licensed registered nurse provides patient centric, after-hours phone and / or telehealth support for all adult Atrius / Part of Optum patients.
This position is responsible for effective triage, acuity leveling, age-appropriate nursing care / education, and disposition management for adult patients within the primary care, medical / surgical specialties, behavioral health, and women’s health service lines.
The RN utilizes the nursing process and adheres to current standards of nursing practice. The RN communicates and coordinates effectively with all entities involved in the care of the patient to promote safe and high-quality care.
The RN practices critical decision-making using evidence-based nursing practice.
EDUCATION / LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
- Graduate of a state-approved school of nursing, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Possess a current RN license to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 2 years of direct patient care within an acute care or primary care setting. Experience with an electronic medical records system required.
SKILLS
- Strong critical thinking, problem solving, interpersonal and patient interviewing skills.
- Remote work includes strong comfort level working independently with technology proficiency. Systems include but are not limited to Epic Hyperspace EMR, Avaya phone system, Outlook, QGenda scheduling, and pdf documentation management.
- Remote workers must adhere to all Atrius policies irrespective of remote status.
- Proficient ability to interpret clinical information, assess the effectiveness of treatment, identify actual and or potential acute changes, develop, and implement a plan of care.
Recognize when additional support is needed with clinical decision making and use resources appropriately, efficiently, and safely within the RN scope of practice.
- Demonstrate ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a rapidly changing environment with multiple demands.
- Demonstrate excellence in practice, communication, documentation, and cost-effective care utilization.
- Maintain high patient satisfaction.
- Support and collaborate with colleagues to work effectively as a team.
REMOTE REQUIREMENTS
- Hours : 3pm-11 : 30, with an every other weekend requirement and a holiday rotation requirement (NO FLEXIBILITY IN HOURS)
- Home internet capability must include10 Megabit per second and is supplied by employee.
Excellent benefits Include :
- Up to 8% company retirement contribution,
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 10 paid holidays,
- Paid professional development,
- Competitive health and welfare benefit package.
Organization
Internal Medicine
Primary Location
Boston MA - KenmoreSchedule : M-F 3pm-11 : 30pm, rotating holidays
Nursing
Job Level
Entry LevelJob Type : Full Time