Brigham and Women's Hospital
ALLERGY NURSE - 24
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Newton, Massachusetts, United States, 02165
STAFF NURSE- ALLERGY CLINIC/ 24 Hours- Part Time- Rotating Variable/ BWH- CHESTNUT HILLExcellent Care to Patients and Families * The Best Staff * In the Safest EnvironmentGENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENTThe RN is a professional nurse registered in
Massachusetts
who is responsible and accountable for a specified group of patients in Allergy and Clinical Immunology at
850 Boylston Street , Chestnut Hill and other off-site locations, including but not limited to Brigham Medical Specialties at the Brigham Main Campus, Foxboro Medical Specialties, Faulkner Medical Specialties, and Hale Rheumatology.Demonstrates initiative, knowledge and clinical skills in caring of patients with complex needs. Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage patients by assuming full responsibility for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. The RN is directly responsible to the Nurse Director and Practice Manager. The RN is responsible for administration of allergen immunotherapy/desensitization, allergy testing, oral challenge techniques, mixing and dilution of allergen extracts, patient education of allergen environmental control measures and the use of metered dose inhalers, breath activated inhalers, spacers, etc., performing pre and post bronchodilator spirometry. RN is responsible for telephone call triage and contacting patients for changes in management. This position is also responsible for maintaining the department's perpetual inventory of samples and dispensing such samples per the direction of the physicians.Typical Schedule and Locations:Three 8 hour days. Clinical Hours of Operations Monday - Friday, generally 7:30 - 5:00Will work at Allergy clinics at various off site locations.Brigham and Women's Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:CLINICAL PRACTICEA. Organization of Patient CareAccountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluation a plan of care for a specific patient assignment.Sets priorities when organizing care for patients with varying acuity which includes primary and associate patients.Continuity is maintained through clear and concise communication (verbal and written).B. Quality of CareDocumentation is clear, complete, concise and in compliance with nursing documentation standards.Develops a comprehensive plan of care based on data from an initial assessment of patient and family, information from other members of the health care team, intra-agency referral and previous medical records.Plan of care includes education for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources.Plan of care reflects discharge planning utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources.Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, and documents progress in meeting stated goals.Participates actively in the departmental and organization quality management and/or quality improvement programs.Provides a safe environment for patients, staff, family and visitors.Administers medication safely according to established policies and procedures.Performs nursing procedures safely and efficiently.Uses equipment safely and efficiently.Demonstrates awareness of potential/actual risks of infection and modes of transmission.Accurately performs all nursing functions necessary in the ambulatory practice including the administration of medication and injections and other procedures that require a nursing license.Triages patient telephone calls and accurately relays information to the appropriate physician.PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTESA. Professional Nursing BehaviorInteracts with patients, families and colleagues in a professional manner.Collaborates with other discipline(s).Develops, utilizes and evaluates department-specific standards of care.Participates in the department-based and organization quality assurance.Participates in determining and implementing goals and objectives for the department.Upholds the ANA code of ethics and acts as a role model to the other staff members.Participates in determining goals and objectives in the periodic review and evaluation.Treats all patients with dignity, compassion and respect.B. EducationAssumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through identification of own learning needs.Shares knowledge and experience with colleagues.Participates in departmental and organization education programs.Seeks and accepts guidance for additional learning needs.C. ResearchUtilizes nursing research findings in clinical practice.Contributes to nursing and/or medical research endeavors by supporting investigations.PARTICIPATORY MANAGEMENTA. BudgetUtilize time and materials in an effective and economical manner.Keeps inventory of necessary supplies and equipment.Properly stocks patient care area and makes cost effective use of supplies, equipment and other resources.Keeps all patient-care areas and work areas neat and clean.Accurately utilizes all equipment and supplies.Provides suggestions that support the delivery of cost effective health care.Demonstrates awareness of the need to manage within established budgetary boundaries.B. PersonnelParticipates in the orientation of new staff members, students.Provides input into the clinical evaluation of other staff, as appropriate.Assumes responsibility for the department in the absence of leadership personnel.Adheres to hospital and nursing policies and aids in their interpretation to others.Recommends change in policies and procedures through appropriate channels.Participates in the cooperative effort and peer support required for the smooth running of the department.QualificationsEducation:Graduate of an approved school of nursing with current registration in Massachusetts.For newly licensed nurses, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required.Experience:Experience in an ambulatory outpatient office visit setting required.Current or recent (within the past 5 years) pediatric experience required.Experience in Allergy required.Procedural experience required.Knowledge and experience with telephone triage required.Experience with the following skills preferred:Knowledge and experience in administration of allergen immunotherapy/desensitization.Knowledge and experience in methods of allergy testing.Knowledge and experience in oral challenge technique.Knowledge and experience in preparation and mixing of allergen extracts.Knowledge and experience in dilution of allergen extracts.Knowledge and experience in patient education regarding allergen environmental control measures.Knowledge and experience in the performance of pre and post bronchodilator spirometry.Knowledge and experience with chemotherapeutic skin tests.Knowledge and experience with mixing venoms and skin testing to venoms.Knowledge and experience with penicillin skin tests.Knowledge and experience with aspirin desensitizations.Knowledge and experience with McKesson medication ordering.Knowledge and experience with entering charges for Allergy testing.Brigham and Women's Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.
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Massachusetts
who is responsible and accountable for a specified group of patients in Allergy and Clinical Immunology at
850 Boylston Street , Chestnut Hill and other off-site locations, including but not limited to Brigham Medical Specialties at the Brigham Main Campus, Foxboro Medical Specialties, Faulkner Medical Specialties, and Hale Rheumatology.Demonstrates initiative, knowledge and clinical skills in caring of patients with complex needs. Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage patients by assuming full responsibility for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. The RN is directly responsible to the Nurse Director and Practice Manager. The RN is responsible for administration of allergen immunotherapy/desensitization, allergy testing, oral challenge techniques, mixing and dilution of allergen extracts, patient education of allergen environmental control measures and the use of metered dose inhalers, breath activated inhalers, spacers, etc., performing pre and post bronchodilator spirometry. RN is responsible for telephone call triage and contacting patients for changes in management. This position is also responsible for maintaining the department's perpetual inventory of samples and dispensing such samples per the direction of the physicians.Typical Schedule and Locations:Three 8 hour days. Clinical Hours of Operations Monday - Friday, generally 7:30 - 5:00Will work at Allergy clinics at various off site locations.Brigham and Women's Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:CLINICAL PRACTICEA. Organization of Patient CareAccountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluation a plan of care for a specific patient assignment.Sets priorities when organizing care for patients with varying acuity which includes primary and associate patients.Continuity is maintained through clear and concise communication (verbal and written).B. Quality of CareDocumentation is clear, complete, concise and in compliance with nursing documentation standards.Develops a comprehensive plan of care based on data from an initial assessment of patient and family, information from other members of the health care team, intra-agency referral and previous medical records.Plan of care includes education for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources.Plan of care reflects discharge planning utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources.Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, and documents progress in meeting stated goals.Participates actively in the departmental and organization quality management and/or quality improvement programs.Provides a safe environment for patients, staff, family and visitors.Administers medication safely according to established policies and procedures.Performs nursing procedures safely and efficiently.Uses equipment safely and efficiently.Demonstrates awareness of potential/actual risks of infection and modes of transmission.Accurately performs all nursing functions necessary in the ambulatory practice including the administration of medication and injections and other procedures that require a nursing license.Triages patient telephone calls and accurately relays information to the appropriate physician.PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTESA. Professional Nursing BehaviorInteracts with patients, families and colleagues in a professional manner.Collaborates with other discipline(s).Develops, utilizes and evaluates department-specific standards of care.Participates in the department-based and organization quality assurance.Participates in determining and implementing goals and objectives for the department.Upholds the ANA code of ethics and acts as a role model to the other staff members.Participates in determining goals and objectives in the periodic review and evaluation.Treats all patients with dignity, compassion and respect.B. EducationAssumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through identification of own learning needs.Shares knowledge and experience with colleagues.Participates in departmental and organization education programs.Seeks and accepts guidance for additional learning needs.C. ResearchUtilizes nursing research findings in clinical practice.Contributes to nursing and/or medical research endeavors by supporting investigations.PARTICIPATORY MANAGEMENTA. BudgetUtilize time and materials in an effective and economical manner.Keeps inventory of necessary supplies and equipment.Properly stocks patient care area and makes cost effective use of supplies, equipment and other resources.Keeps all patient-care areas and work areas neat and clean.Accurately utilizes all equipment and supplies.Provides suggestions that support the delivery of cost effective health care.Demonstrates awareness of the need to manage within established budgetary boundaries.B. PersonnelParticipates in the orientation of new staff members, students.Provides input into the clinical evaluation of other staff, as appropriate.Assumes responsibility for the department in the absence of leadership personnel.Adheres to hospital and nursing policies and aids in their interpretation to others.Recommends change in policies and procedures through appropriate channels.Participates in the cooperative effort and peer support required for the smooth running of the department.QualificationsEducation:Graduate of an approved school of nursing with current registration in Massachusetts.For newly licensed nurses, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required.Experience:Experience in an ambulatory outpatient office visit setting required.Current or recent (within the past 5 years) pediatric experience required.Experience in Allergy required.Procedural experience required.Knowledge and experience with telephone triage required.Experience with the following skills preferred:Knowledge and experience in administration of allergen immunotherapy/desensitization.Knowledge and experience in methods of allergy testing.Knowledge and experience in oral challenge technique.Knowledge and experience in preparation and mixing of allergen extracts.Knowledge and experience in dilution of allergen extracts.Knowledge and experience in patient education regarding allergen environmental control measures.Knowledge and experience in the performance of pre and post bronchodilator spirometry.Knowledge and experience with chemotherapeutic skin tests.Knowledge and experience with mixing venoms and skin testing to venoms.Knowledge and experience with penicillin skin tests.Knowledge and experience with aspirin desensitizations.Knowledge and experience with McKesson medication ordering.Knowledge and experience with entering charges for Allergy testing.Brigham and Women's Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.
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