Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Colorectal, 24 Hours (Days)
Boston Medical Center (BMC), Boston, MA, United States
Position Summary
The registered nurse adheres to the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing and is primarily responsible for professional performance and direct patient care. The role encompasses nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and coordination of care for patients and their families across the health care continuum. The registered nurse is accountable for clinical, educational, quality, and fiscal patient care outcomes using the model of care designed by the nursing department and in accordance with established agency policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, and standards of practice.
Position
Registered Nurse
Department
Ambulatory Colorectal
Schedule
24 Hours (Days)
Education
Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred); Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required
Registration and current RN licensure in the state of MA in good standing required.
Requires current basic life support (BLS) certification. Some units may require Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) certification.
Additional certifications may be required for certain practice areas
Knowledge and Skills
Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information.
Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with various members of the health care team, patients, and families.
Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.
Multilingual skills (beyond English) in languages appropriate to the patient populations served by the medical center preferred.
Relevant clinical experience and/or specialty, certification required for certain practice areas (e.g., enterostomal therapy, epidemiology, peri‑operative areas).
Analytical ability to solve clinical nursing issues and conduct quality improvement research utilization projects.
Ability to effectively delegate appropriate patient care activities.
Effective verbal and written communication skills appropriate to the patient populations served.
Physical ability to meet the core job responsibilities in accordance with practice setting demands for the patient populations regularly served.
Ability to effectively manage stress due to critical issues related to patient care, changing organizational climate and personnel issues.
Colorectal RN Job Expectations
RN to clinically triage any incoming calls and referrals.
Call patients to discuss labs and/or benign pathology results that were done in the office; review the medication instructions/adherence of new medications that were started in the clinic.
Routine post‑op calls to check on patients—essential to decrease OP‑36 (unplanned readmit/ED visit within 7 days of outpatient surgery).
Reminder calls for colonoscopies and upcoming surgeries to review prep.
In‑basket management.
Route prescription refills to APPs.
Colon cancer patient tracking in preparation for future NAPRC accreditation.
Assist in office procedures, wound care, stoma care.
FMLA paperwork.
Compensation Range
$38.05 – $75.33 per hour. This range is based on minimum job qualifications and may be adjusted based on education, experience, licensure, and certifications. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, pharmacy coverage, contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned‑time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Veterans
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.
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The registered nurse adheres to the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing and is primarily responsible for professional performance and direct patient care. The role encompasses nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and coordination of care for patients and their families across the health care continuum. The registered nurse is accountable for clinical, educational, quality, and fiscal patient care outcomes using the model of care designed by the nursing department and in accordance with established agency policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, and standards of practice.
Position
Registered Nurse
Department
Ambulatory Colorectal
Schedule
24 Hours (Days)
Education
Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred); Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required
Registration and current RN licensure in the state of MA in good standing required.
Requires current basic life support (BLS) certification. Some units may require Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) certification.
Additional certifications may be required for certain practice areas
Knowledge and Skills
Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information.
Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with various members of the health care team, patients, and families.
Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.
Multilingual skills (beyond English) in languages appropriate to the patient populations served by the medical center preferred.
Relevant clinical experience and/or specialty, certification required for certain practice areas (e.g., enterostomal therapy, epidemiology, peri‑operative areas).
Analytical ability to solve clinical nursing issues and conduct quality improvement research utilization projects.
Ability to effectively delegate appropriate patient care activities.
Effective verbal and written communication skills appropriate to the patient populations served.
Physical ability to meet the core job responsibilities in accordance with practice setting demands for the patient populations regularly served.
Ability to effectively manage stress due to critical issues related to patient care, changing organizational climate and personnel issues.
Colorectal RN Job Expectations
RN to clinically triage any incoming calls and referrals.
Call patients to discuss labs and/or benign pathology results that were done in the office; review the medication instructions/adherence of new medications that were started in the clinic.
Routine post‑op calls to check on patients—essential to decrease OP‑36 (unplanned readmit/ED visit within 7 days of outpatient surgery).
Reminder calls for colonoscopies and upcoming surgeries to review prep.
In‑basket management.
Route prescription refills to APPs.
Colon cancer patient tracking in preparation for future NAPRC accreditation.
Assist in office procedures, wound care, stoma care.
FMLA paperwork.
Compensation Range
$38.05 – $75.33 per hour. This range is based on minimum job qualifications and may be adjusted based on education, experience, licensure, and certifications. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, pharmacy coverage, contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned‑time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Veterans
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.
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