The Hospital at Home Staff RN provides high-quality, inpatient-level care to patients within their homes and a centralized command center. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, monitoring biometric data, coordinating care plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and evidence-based outcomes.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a current Massachusetts RN license, BLS certification, and possess a nursing diploma or ASN (BSN preferred). A minimum of three years of RN experience is required, along with strong clinical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Reporting Directly to the Hospital at Home Director of Nursing, The Hospital at Home Staff RN is responsible for providing high-quality patient care to various patient populations within the framework of the BILH Hospital at Home program.
The program provides inpatient-level care for patients in the comfort of their home.
The Hospital at Home Staff RN is a Field Based Nurse with some virtual nursing in a centralized command center located in Charlestown.
This is a fully on site position.
Field assignments can be within a 25 mile radius of any BILH hospital.
Job Description
Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:
Utilizing monitoring, assessment, planning, intervention and critical thinking skills to care for acute care patient populations in the home
Navigating patients and families across the continuum of care
Monitoring and responding to biometric data per Hospital at Home Command Center protocols
Conducting audio/visual patient care visits as directed by the care team and/or protocol
Ensuring all interventions in the patient’s care plan are implemented efficiently with a patient centered approach
Leveraging the resources and expertise of supplier partners to implement collaborative workflows, standards, policies, protocols, guidelines and documentation systems to support safe, reliable, high-quality, evidence-based care with clinical protocols as the foundation
Adhering to the clinical protocols and be willing to obtain the necessary training to provide care within the context of the providing evidence-based care
Promoting professional practice and a culture of safety; willingness to engage in process improvement efforts Clinical Roles and Responsibilities:
Providing protocol driven assessment, care coordination and interventions as appropriate informed by Hospital at Home protocols for diverse patient populations with a focus on oncology, medicine and post- operative care
Exhibiting sound clinical decision making and critical thinking skills
Maintain and practice in accordance with nursing guidelines per state and hospital regulations
Benefits
Health insurance
Professional growth
Continuous learning
Facilitating admissions to l Hospital at Home utilizing Hospital at Home guidelines
Serving as a role model for professional nursing practice
Utilizing nursing knowledge to identify, prevent and/or solve complex acute and/or recurring patient care problems
Sharing expertise with the multidisciplinary team and serve as a resource to staff in area(s) of expertise
Supporting research efforts to advance knowledge and promote evidence-based practice
Preforming other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Director of Nursing Quality and Safety Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance with reporting requirements for Sentinel Events and Serious Incidents
Participate in quality and safety investigations and root cause analyses
Take appropriate action to ensure patient safety as a result of any investigation; and
Serve as a resource in quality improvement processes and technique Organizational Requirements: 1. Maintains strict adherence to the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Confidentiality Policy. 2. Incorporates Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities. 3. Complies with all Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Policies. Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey. 4. Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients. 5. Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment. 6. Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards. 7. Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities. 8. Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education. 9. Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Nursing Diploma or ASN, BSN preferred Licensure, Certification, Registration:
A current Massachusetts RN license
BLS certification Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Clinical knowledge
Able to promote patient safety and a positive patient experience
Flexible and comfortable with a changing and dynamic work environment and schedule across all shifts and days
Team player who also works well independently
Participates in ongoing learning and continuing education to care for a variety of patient populations
Collaborate, advocate and mentor others with a professional, non-condescending manner
Model collaborative, respectful team relationships with colleagues and customers; lead by example
Strong interpersonal, inter-professional communication and collaboration capabilities
Ability to analyze, interpret and problem solve quickly with well-articulated action planning
Strong verbal/written communication and conflict resolution skills
Strong empathy to deliver compassionate, patient centered care
Demonstrates critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills
Ability to read/comprehend written instructions
Ability to follow verbal instructions
Strong computer skills Experience:
Three (3) years RN experience Key Relationships: Position Purpose/Activities 1. 2. 3. 4. Scope/Impact Statement: Work Schedule: Indicate either Yes or No as appropriate. Hours of work may be subject to change based upon the needs of the business/department. On Call: No Shift Rotation: Yes Weekends: Yes Essential Requirements & Attributes: Task or Function Performed Frequency Describe Sitting Frequently Standing Occasionally Walking Occasionally Stooping (bending at waist) Occasionally Twisting Occasionally Crouching (bending at knees) Occasionally Climbing Rarely Pushing/Pulling Occasionally Kneeling Occasionally Reaching Occasionally Bending Occasionally Lifting Occasionally Lifting & positioning patients – weight varies significantly Rarely Driving Rarely Fine finger movement Occasionally Using keyboard Frequently Telephone use Frequently Object Handling Frequently Viewing PC monitor Frequently Working Conditions: Exposure Frequency Identify Protective Equipment Required or Recommended Bodily Fluids Rarely Infectious disease hazards Rarely Hazardous Materials Rarely Auditory hazards Rarely Dust, Fumes, Gas, or Radiation Rarely Mechanical hazards Rarely Temperature extremes Rarely Weather extreme Rarely Other (explain): Sensory Requirements: In the column to the right, indicate with an X all requirements that apply to the job. Visual Acuity Auditory
Close Paper work X
Conversation X
Computer use X
Monitoring Equipment X
Color vision/perception X
Telephone X
Visual monotony X
Background Noise X Sensory Discrimination Communication
Hot/Cold X
Written Communication X
Sharp/Dull X
Oral Communication X Motor Coordination Other (describe)
Equipment Moving X Patient Care/Patient Contact Designation (check only one of the items listed below) X_ Position has a direct impact upon health outcomes of the patient. _ Position facilitates the process that may affect patient access to services. _ No patient care/contact, and does not facilitate the patient care process or directly affect health outcomes. This Job Description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Additional duties and responsibilities that are specific to the Department or Unit are identified and maintained by the Manager as an Addendum to the Job Description. Pay Range: $37.00 - $95.74 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.
