Boston Public Health Commission
Public Health Nurse - Healthy Baby Healthy Child
Boston Public Health Commission, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Mission Statement
The mission of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is to work in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities. The BPHC sets an expectation that all staff and leadership commit, individually and as part of the BPHC team, to hold ourselves accountable to establishing a culture of anti-racism and advance racial equity and justice through each of our bureaus, programs, and offices.
Job Description
Works as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in assessing, developing, implementing and evaluating the nursing component of the individualized care plan for each client.Meets regularly with nurse team leader for nursing standard of practice supervision, consultation and evaluation.Performs nursing duties according to nursing and program standards.Provides nursing care according to identified client and community needs.Works collaboratively with the clinical providers at the primary care sites through participation in case conferences and in other informal communications.Performs health education and training for clients during home visits, clinical site appointments or group settings in the community.Develops individualized care plans/ family development plan and intervention strategies for each client.Delivers services and documents nursing care according to nursing and program protocols.Identifies emerging problems and solutions for clients and their communities.Continues professional education to enhance knowledge, skill and ability to maintain a high level of clinical practice.Performs other duties as required.Minimum Qualifications
Must be licensed RN in Massachusetts; BSN preferred.Previous community health experience including home visiting and knowledge of Boston communities.Maternal / child health experience.Demonstrated cultural competence working with diverse ethnicities, cultures and socio economic groups.Good organizational skills with the ability to develop time lines meet deadlines and be autonomous.Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Must be available to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings.Experience working as part of a team of providers to deliver and coordinate care.Bilingual fluency preferred.Additional Information
City of Boston Residency Required; Allston, Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Brighton, Charlestown, Chinatown, Dorchester, Downtown, East Boston, Fenway-Kenmore, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Mid-Dorchester, Mission Hill, North End, Roslindale, Roxbury, South Boston, South End, West End, West Roxbury, Wharf district.A criminal Offenders Records Information request must be completed for this position. However, a record is not an automatic bar to employment but is reviewed in relation to the job applied for.This position requires direct client/patient contact and as a result of such direct contact, certain immunizations will be recommended and/or required prior to commencement of employment duties.Any position that requires an advanced degree will be subject to education verification.The Boston Public Health Commission is an EEO Employer and all applicants meeting the minimum requirements are eligible to apply.
Shift
40 hours weekly.
This positions requires evening or Saturday scheduling to meet programmatic needs.
The mission of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is to work in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities. The BPHC sets an expectation that all staff and leadership commit, individually and as part of the BPHC team, to hold ourselves accountable to establishing a culture of anti-racism and advance racial equity and justice through each of our bureaus, programs, and offices.
Job Description
Works as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in assessing, developing, implementing and evaluating the nursing component of the individualized care plan for each client.Meets regularly with nurse team leader for nursing standard of practice supervision, consultation and evaluation.Performs nursing duties according to nursing and program standards.Provides nursing care according to identified client and community needs.Works collaboratively with the clinical providers at the primary care sites through participation in case conferences and in other informal communications.Performs health education and training for clients during home visits, clinical site appointments or group settings in the community.Develops individualized care plans/ family development plan and intervention strategies for each client.Delivers services and documents nursing care according to nursing and program protocols.Identifies emerging problems and solutions for clients and their communities.Continues professional education to enhance knowledge, skill and ability to maintain a high level of clinical practice.Performs other duties as required.Minimum Qualifications
Must be licensed RN in Massachusetts; BSN preferred.Previous community health experience including home visiting and knowledge of Boston communities.Maternal / child health experience.Demonstrated cultural competence working with diverse ethnicities, cultures and socio economic groups.Good organizational skills with the ability to develop time lines meet deadlines and be autonomous.Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Must be available to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings.Experience working as part of a team of providers to deliver and coordinate care.Bilingual fluency preferred.Additional Information
City of Boston Residency Required; Allston, Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Brighton, Charlestown, Chinatown, Dorchester, Downtown, East Boston, Fenway-Kenmore, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Mid-Dorchester, Mission Hill, North End, Roslindale, Roxbury, South Boston, South End, West End, West Roxbury, Wharf district.A criminal Offenders Records Information request must be completed for this position. However, a record is not an automatic bar to employment but is reviewed in relation to the job applied for.This position requires direct client/patient contact and as a result of such direct contact, certain immunizations will be recommended and/or required prior to commencement of employment duties.Any position that requires an advanced degree will be subject to education verification.The Boston Public Health Commission is an EEO Employer and all applicants meeting the minimum requirements are eligible to apply.
Shift
40 hours weekly.
This positions requires evening or Saturday scheduling to meet programmatic needs.