Baystate Health·Springfield, Massachusetts
The Registered Nurse will independently assess, develop, and implement care plans for patients with complex medical or psychosocial disorders. They will also provide quality triage, coordinate patient care, and promote health and wellness within a community health center setting.
RN, Ambulatory Nurse – Community Health Center SIGN ON BONUS for RN with 1 year outpatient practice experience.
Baystate Health, western Massachusetts’s premier healthcare provider, and home to Baystate Medical Practices is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Community Health Centers!
Functions independently to assess develop and implement plan of care for complex patients including medical and/or psychosocial disorders.
Provides independent quality triage and patient care utilizing strong assessment skills, point of care testing and quality assurance checks.
Establishes plan of care, sets priorities and implements the plan of care with patient/family and team/provider input.
Builds on knowledge and experience to include more diagnoses and complicated medical patients.
Triages and coordinates patient care ensuring access to care and patient success.
Promotes health and wellness for individuals and groups of patients.
Demonstrates a proactive approach to acute and chronic disease management.
Demonstrates respect and advocates for the patient’s rights, values and belief systems.
Develops patient trust and engages the patient/ family in care and treatment.
Understands social and cultural differences that might impede patient care
Massachusetts license as an RN and BLS CPR certified. Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience Experience in an outpatient, primary care or health center setting preferred Ability to work in a fast-paced environment & handle multiple tasks/priorities Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Must have competency in delivering exceptional nursing care and have proven success in partnering with both physicians and staff Other information Full Time 40 hours hours Monday - Friday Schedule 11 Wilbraham Road, Springfield MA Sign On Bonus eligible for external with 1 year of experience Sign on Bonuses are paid to external hires only; not applicable for internal or company transfers, unless otherwise specified. Former employees are eligible after 1 year post separation from Baystate Health. Advantages of Working with Baystate Health Established career ladders with guaranteed compensation increases. Excellent Benefits, Compensation and generous PTO Nursing forgivable loan program and tuition Reimbursement First time home buyers’ program High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision Insurance Competitive 403b retirement match Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical and financial health. We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate! Education: Diploma in Nursing (Required) Certifications: Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Registered Nurse - State of MassachusettsState of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts Compensation Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees. Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum $72,800.00 - $101,774.00 - $130,728.00 Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
Market context
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