Clinical Nurse II - Full-time / Part-time

Department Description: The Gastroenterology/Liver Center is seeking a full time Clinical Nurse II. This position will be working 40 hours per week; day shift.

We are seeking a Clinical Nurse to provide the following support:

Prior authorization/PT-1/disability forms
• With the assistance of administrative assistants, complete the necessary prior authorization forms, PT-1, and disability forms.

3. Vaccinations
• Update and document the hepatitis A & B vaccination status of all patients with chronic liver disease.
• If status unknown, then flag chart for physician so that serologies are checked after visit.
• Administer vaccines when necessary.
• Stock and order supply of vaccines, syringes, needles and alcohol prep pads.

4. Medication Reconciliations
Obtain current medication lists, compare with those ordered for the patient while under the care of the organization and ensure there is communication to the next provider of care and to the patient regarding any changes during the course of care/visit.

5. Code cart
Make up the rotating schedule involving all licensed nursing and PA personnel working in LMOB to check the code cart.

6. Fibroscan
• Responsible for management and coordination of expanding and innovative open access program, which offers testing with a non-invasive ultrasonic device (training provided after hire), both to Liver Center patients and patients outside of the practice

• Provide coordination of care, including delivery of results to ordering physicians and patients and arranging appropriate follow up

• Assisting in the development and expansion of the open access program, including community outreach, database management using Excel for scheduling and follow-up purposes

• Performing test for approximately 50-75 patients/week as well as documentation of results into patient chart under supervision of interpreting physicians

• Oversee 2-3 technicians also performing testing

Job Location: Boston, MA

Req ID: 32367BR


Job Summary: Utilizes the nursing process as the frame of reference for practice as a professional registered nurse and provides direct nursing care to patients and families

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Provides direct care to patients and makes necessary nursing judgments. Responsible for systematically assessing the health care needs of individuals or groups and for the formulation of a care plan, its implementation and evaluation. Demonstrates the ability for decision making by integrating theoretical knowledge with practical experience in caring for patients
2. Coordinates the care of patients and directs assistive personnel in order to provide safe, effective, efficient, equitable and timely, patient-centered care. Demonstrates awareness of environmental forces on health care of patients and their families. Demonstrates the ability to identify resources necessary to implement the plan of care.
3. Works in a collegial and collaborative relationship with other health professionals to determine healthcare needs of patients and families. Develops relationships with patients and families that maintain and communicate trust and respect. Communicates effectively in the exchange of information. Demonstrate the ability to act as a patient advocate.
4. Maintains annual mandatory education requirements, which include emergency skills and unit based competencies. Identifies needs for continued growth and development in conjunction with the unit based educator or clinical nurse specialist. Participates in activities that contribute to professional development of self May participate in quality improvement activities.
5. Demonstrates a commitment to patients, staff, and to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The individual nursing practice reflects the goals of the Medical Center. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own nursing practice and patient safety

Required Qualifications:

1. Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program required. Baccalaureate degree in Nursing strongly preferred.
2. License Registered Nurse required.
3. 1-3 years related work experience required.
4. American Heart Association - Basic Life Support Certificate
5. Must have at least one year OR Nursing experience.
6. Basic familiarity with computers. Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience in a teaching hospital and specialty area expertise

Competencies:

1. Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
2. Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
3. Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
4. Team Work: Ability to act as a team leader for small projects or work groups, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows. Results may impact the operations of one or more departments.
5. Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Age based Competencies:
Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Neonatal:Birth to 6 months, Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60 years, Elderly: 60 -.
Physical Nature of the Job:
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift.