Community Access Team Nurse

While working at team sites the RN will provide in-the-moment, low-threshold medical access to patients who may otherwise not present to traditional clinics. In instances of sedation, the CAT RN will ensure that patients are triaged and safely monitored in a supportive and compassionate environment. The RN will also support patients with wound care, health education, connection to HIV prevention and treatment services, primary care services, and other clinical care needs as they come up.

Responsibilities

Direct Nursing Care: Direct nursing care to ensure that all needs of the patients are met, conforming to established policies and procedures, as well as Department of Public Health regulations. Serves as the first responder in the case of a medical emergency at all sites. Provides nursing visits, medication assistance, care coordination, and sedation monitoring. Non-judgmental clinical support for patients who are acutely intoxicated from a substance to prevent overdose. Accurate assessment of sedation and documentation, involving the rapid response team as clinically indicated. Supportive engagement of patients with substance uses disorder in a manner consistent with risk reduction principles, counseling and connection to treatment programs. Responsible for updating and maintaining accurate treatment records, flow sheets and other documentation. Responsible for ensuring that the medical aspect of the clinical site is fully equipped and operational daily.

Communication

• Maintains a direct line of communication and professional approach staff, including clinical and non-clinical partners. Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting ensuring that the clinical record for each patient is current and accurate.
• Team
• Based
• Collaboration: Functions as part of a team that includes other RNs, case managers, MDs, NPs, PAs, and EMTs. Based on the needs of the Program, may be required to be available for other shifts as needed. Open to job sharing.

Qualifications

• Experience with chronic wound care management. Bilingual candidates and people with lived experience are encouraged to apply. Knowledge of opioid overdose management and brief interventions Interest in public health, primary and preventive nursing/medicine Interest in working with disadvantaged groups. Self-directed, motivated, and flexible with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Pharmacological understanding of medications or drugs that cause sedation. Clear Understanding of the “Outpatient Evaluation of the Sedated Patient and Monitoring of Selected Patients Whose Sedation is Due to Intoxication” policy. Education and Experience: Commonwealth of Massachusetts RN license. Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience is preferred. Strong assessment skills; understanding substance abuse and behavioral health issues. Interest and experience with underserved population preferably. Experience in understanding the effects and management of sedating medications and polysubstance use. Compensation and Benefits: ***NOW OFFERING A $4,000 SIGN ON BONUS**
• The compensation ranges from $40.00 -$58.00 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, pre-tax MBTA pass program with 40% discount and more. Does this amazing opportunity interest you? Then we'd love to hear from you. As an equal opportunity employer, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. 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.