Charge Nurse

Who We Are:

Since 1985, BHCHP's mission has been to ensure unconditionally equitable and dignified access to the highest quality health care for all individuals and families experiencing homelessness in greater Boston. Over 10,000 homeless individuals are cared for by Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program each year. We are committed to ensuring that every one of these individuals has access to comprehensive health care, from preventative dental care to cancer treatment. Our clinicians, case managers, and behavioral health professionals work in more than 30 locations to serve some of our community's most vulnerable-and most resilient-citizens.

From our earliest days as a program, we have always sought to do work that is transformational: recognizing our shared humanity; centering dignity, compassion, mutual respect and supporting the right of every individual to access the highest levels of health care and every staff member to reach their fullest potential. We continue to be committed to building bridges and breaking down barriers, including systemic racism which harms us all. We provide community-based health care services that are compassionate, dignified, and culturally appropriate, incorporating social determinants of health, with the goal of breaking down the physical and systemic barriers that our patients face.

Bilingual, Bicultural, LGBTQIA identifying, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color are encouraged to apply.

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Job Summary:

* NOW OFFERING A $4,000 SIGN ON BONUS*

Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program is seeking a Charge RN who will act as a designated clinical leader for a given patient care area while working collaboratively with the DON/ADON/RN Supervisor in planning and implementing patient care at our medical respite facility. The Charge RN will be accountable for day-to-day operational decision making, identifying competency issues, and participating in the development and implementation of performance evaluation plans. In addition, the Charge RN will participate in clinical patient care to facilitate support for RNs and Respite Aides in providing quality patient care and will participate in the assessment of staff performance through contribution to individual staff performance reviews. The Charge RN reports to the ADON/RN Manager.

Hours: Full-time; 40 hours per week / 4 days per week, 7:00pm - 7:00am, 11:00pm-7:00am, with every other weekend and one major holiday commitment

Responsibilities:

1.Patient Care:

* Plans, implements and evaluates the patient care delivery system of the given area. Collaborates with Admissions Department and/or RN Supervisor in assigning patient care based upon patient acuity, staff qualification and respite facility standards. Maintains clinical expertise and serves as a role model while delivering direct patient care.
* Recommends changes in staff mix as necessary based upon the needs of patients and delivery care methods on a daily basis.
* Assists with milieu management and collaborates with behavioral health as needed.
* Participates actively in the facility-wide and organizational quality management and/or care improvement programs.
* Identifies and participates in the development of new standards of care to ensure optimal outcomes for various patient populations.

2. Coordination/Collaboration:

* Promotes and maintains collaborative relationships between nursing staff and other departments.
* Serves as a resource to staff in the interpretation and implementation of BHCHP and Respite policies and procedures.
* Collaborates with the DON/ADON/RN Manager in planning staff meeting agendas.
* Facilitates staff attendance, communication, and clarification of agenda items.
* Facilitates staff attendance at in-services and educational programs.

3. Personnel Management:

* Monitors adherence to standards of practice (respite standards and practice guidelines) and provides immediate feedback to staff as appropriate to Respite Policy and Procedures practice guidelines.
* Provides DON/ADON/RN Supervisor with specific performance information for staff evaluation and goal setting.
* Provides input into recommendation of staff selection and promotion.
* Collaborates with the leadership team on an ongoing basis to assist RNs/Respite Aides in the development of professional goals and an action plan to achieve them.
* Participates in the identification of both individual staff and facility-wide educational needs.
* Collaborates in development, implementation, and evaluation of orientation activities.
* Fosters a climate of clinical and professional excellence.

Qualifications:

Education:

* Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
* Licensed as a RN in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts RN license.

Experience:

* Three to five years nursing experience preferred, leadership experience preferred,
* Experience working with underserved population preferable.
* Continually updates clinical knowledge and skills through formal and informal education and review of the current literature.
* Must work well independently, have sound decision making skills and work effectively with and through inter-professional colleagues when required to make and facilitate complex decisions.
* Excellent communication skills and strong team player.

Skills and Abilities:

* Must exercise a high degree of professional judgment within the scope of licensure.
* Possess interpersonal skills to interact effectively across roles, teams and departments.
* Possess ability to manage critical issues relating to patient care and changing organizational climate.
* Technological literacy in using computerized information systems.

Compensation and Benefits:

* NOW OFFERING A $4,000 SIGN ON BONUS*
* The compensation starts at $35.22 per hour and increases based on years of experience.
* BHCHP full time employees are eligible for our competitive time off policy of 4 weeks' vacation, health, dental and vision insurance, 403B retirement savings plan and employer retirement contribution, and pre-tax MBTA pass program with 40% discount. In addition, eligible employees will receive yearly increases, additional compensation of seven thousand five hundred dollars added to your base hiring rate for demonstrated bilingual proficiency and the opportunity to work with local hospitals and community health centers.

Does this amazing opportunity interest you? Then we'd love to hear from you.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, BHCHP pledges not to discriminate against and encourages those from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds to apply, particularly Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA identifying, first generation college students and adults without a college degree, Bilingual and Bicultural persons; and individuals from low economic backgrounds.

Covid-19 Vaccination: Proof of Covid-19 vaccination(s) is optional for employment. Candidates who are offered employment will be given details about how to demonstrate receipt of vaccination if they choose to.

Please Note: Employment at Boston Health Care for the Homeless is at-will. Boston Health Care for the Homeless does not sponsor work authorization visas.