Who We Are: Since 1985, BHCHP’s mission has been to ensure unconditionally equitable and dignified access to the highest quality health care for all individuals and families experiencing homelessness in greater Boston. Over 10,000 homeless individuals are cared for by Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program each year. We are committed to ensuring that every one of these individuals has access to comprehensive health care, from preventative dental care to cancer treatment. Our clinicians, case managers, and behavioral health professionals work in more than 30 locations to serve some of our community’s most vulnerable—and most resilient—citizens. From our earliest days as a program, we have always sought to do work that is transformational: recognizing our shared humanity; centering dignity, compassion, mutual respect and supporting the right of every individual to access the highest levels of health care and every staff member to reach their fullest potential. We continue to be committed to building bridges and breaking down barriers, including systemic racism which harms us all. We provide community-based health care services that are compassionate, dignified, and culturally appropriate, incorporating social determinants of health, with the goal of breaking down the physical and systemic barriers that our patients face. Job Summary: ***NOW OFFERING A $4,000 SIGN ON BONUS*** Hours: Full-time; 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, Days/Evenings, variable 8-hour and 12-hour shifts Union: None Union Name: None Patient Facing: Yes Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to work at our clinics at the 112 Southampton Street emergency men’s shelter operated by the Boston Public Health Commission in addition to the Transitions shelter and other sites as dictated by program needs. Travel between sites is required. This position provides daily nursing support for clinic patients as part of a multidisciplinary team in a highly collaborative environment. Additionally, this position is crucial to assuring that clinically appropriate and timely decisions are made and actions are taken around patient assessments, administering of medications, treatments, and overall patient care. Other responsibilities include educating patients on medication and general health information. Responsibilities: Direct Nursing Care: Direct nursing care of patients on assigned Team to ensure that all needs of the patients are met, in conformance with established policies and procedures, as well as Department of Health rules and regulations Responsible for accurate assessments and documentation, reporting to appropriate personnel as indicated (i.e., on-call provider, nurse manager, Site Manager, etc.) Responsible for administering medications and treatments to all the patients assigned to his/her skillfully and correctly, documenting per policy. Observe and report any adverse reactions Responsible for updating and maintaining accurate treatment records, flow sheets and vaccine administration, documenting per policy. Observe and report any adverse reactions. Provide all nursing related activities in association with primary care clinical operations at BHCHP primary clinic settings: including direct care and nursing case management activities, immunization and screenings Provide triage and nursing assessment of walk-in and scheduled patients as directed Communication: Responsible for giving and receiving report at change of shift; potential cross training at other clinics to check narcotics and related drug supplies per policy; sign appropriate forms Responsible for taking off orders accurately, per policy Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting. Ensuring that the clinical record for each patient is current and accurate Education and Training: Educate patients according to their needs, using nursing knowledge and skills, in such areas as TB, HIV, and medications to promote their physical and mental well-being Participate in orientation and in-service training for personnel, student nurses and other health professions as indicated Secondary Duties and Responsibilities: Support and attend mandatory in-service education programs as per facility protocol Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed to meet program needs, at the discretion of the Nurse Manager or Director of Nursing Qualifications: Commonwealth of Massachusetts RN license Minimum of 2 years nursing experience preferred Experience with underserved population preferred Compensation and Benefits: ***NOW OFFERING A $4,000 SIGN ON BONUS*** The compensation increases based on years of experience and ranges from $40.00 - $58.00 per hour BHCHP full time employees are eligible for our competitive time off program, health, dental and vision insurance, 403B retirement savings plan, pre-tax MBTA pass program with 40% discount, additional compensation for demonstrated bilingual proficiency and more. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees 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.
Who We Are: Since 1985, BHCHP’s mission has been to ensure unconditionally equitable and dignified access to the highest quality health care for all individuals and families experiencing homelessness in greater Boston. Over 10,000 homeless individuals are cared for by Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program each year. We are committed to ensuring that every one of these individuals has access to comprehensive health care, from preventative dental care to cancer treatment. Our clinicians, case managers, and behavioral health professionals work in more than 30 locations to serve some of our community’s most vulnerable—and most resilient—citizens. From our earliest days as a program, we have always sought to do work that is transformational: recognizing our shared humanity; centering dignity, compassion, mutual respect and supporting the right of every individual to access the highest levels of health care and every staff member to reach their fullest potential. We continue to be committed to building bridges and breaking down barriers, including systemic racism which harms us all. We provide community-based health care services that are compassionate, dignified, and culturally appropriate, incorporating social determinants of health, with the goal of breaking down the physical and systemic barriers that our patients face. Job Summary: Hours: As needed, Shifts Will Vary: 7:00am – 3:30pm, 3:00pm – 11:30pm, and 11:00pm - 7:30am, 7:00am-7:00pm, 7:00pm-7:00am with some weekend and holiday coverage. Worksite will include the Barbara McInnis House located at 780 Albany Street, Boston, MA. Union: No Union Name: Non-union Patient Facing: Yes Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program is seeking a talented and compassionate per diem registered nurse. You will find challenging and satisfying work every day alongside people who share the same drive and compassion as you do. In this vital role as a registered nurse, you will provide nursing support for respite patients throughout the BHCHP program. This position is crucial to assure that clinically appropriate and timely decisions are made, and actions are taken around patient assessments, administering of medications, treatments and overall patient care. Responsibilities: Direct nursing care of patients on assigned team to ensure that all needs of the patients are met, in conformance with respite established policies and procedures, as well as Department of Health rules and regulations. Responsible for accurate assessments and documentation, reporting to appropriate personnel as indicated (i.e., on-call provider, nurse manager, Director of Nursing, etc.) Responsible for administering medications and treatments to all the patients assigned to his/her Team skillfully and correctly, documenting per policy; observe and report any adverse reactions. Responsible for updating and maintaining accurate treatment records, flow sheets and vaccine administration, documenting appropriately Participate actively in New Patients Rounds, Team Rounds, and all other Team meetings when appropriate Responsible for giving and receiving report at change of shift; checking narcotics and related drug supplies per policy; sign appropriate forms. Responsible for taking off orders accurately, per policy; responsible for assigning specific individual tasks to, and directing Respite Aides, and giving each a verbal report on patients' needs. Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality; maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting. Ensuring that the clinical record for each patient on his/her Team is current and accurate. Qualifications: Licensed as RN in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred Valid CPR/BLS certification Experience with underserved population preferred Experience with EMR strongly preferred; strong medical assessment skills Bilingual Spanish & English candidates encouraged to apply Benefits: Compensation ranges from $49.00 - $55.00 per hour and is based on years of experience. 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.
Who We Are: Since 1985, BHCHP’s mission has been to ensure unconditionally equitable and dignified access to the highest quality health care for all individuals and families experiencing homelessness in greater Boston. Over 10,000 homeless individuals are cared for by Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program each year. We are committed to ensuring that every one of these individuals has access to comprehensive health care, from preventative dental care to cancer treatment. Our clinicians, case managers, and behavioral health professionals work in more than 30 locations to serve some of our community’s most vulnerable—and most resilient—citizens. From our earliest days as a program, we have always sought to do work that is transformational: recognizing our shared humanity; centering dignity, compassion, mutual respect and supporting the right of every individual to access the highest levels of health care and every staff member to reach their fullest potential. We continue to be committed to building bridges and breaking down barriers, including systemic racism which harms us all. We provide community-based health care services that are compassionate, dignified, and culturally appropriate, incorporating social determinants of health, with the goal of breaking down the physical and systemic barriers that our patients face. Job Summary: ***NOW OFFERING A $4,000 SIGN ON BONUS*** Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Union: No Union Name: n/a Patient Facing: Yes We are seeking a dedicated nurse to join our team and support primary care clinical operations. This role involves providing nursing services in areas such as office-based addiction treatment, direct patient care, nursing case management, immunizations, and screenings. The position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with both the office-based addiction team and the primary care team. If you’re passionate about patient care and looking to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply! Responsibilities: Participates as a member of the patients’ care team by attending case conferences and collaborating with other disciplines. Attends daily team huddles, clinic staff meetings, and team break- out sessions. Participates in ongoing clinical quality improvement endeavors and participates in identification of, and care planning for, high risk/ enhanced care patients. Perform initial assessment and intake obtaining social, medical, mental health, substance use and medication history. Provides education to patients regarding PCMH. Provides all nursing related activities in association with primary care/urgent care clinical operations at BHCHP primary clinic settings: including direct care and nursing care management activities, immunization, and screenings. Follow State and Federal guidelines in providing care to patients with addiction in collaboration with licensed, prescribing providers and pharmacy. Provides triage and nursing assessment of walk-in and scheduled patients. Manage medication logs, dosing schedules, and inventory in compliance with federal and state regulations. Assists in procedures for clinical operations. Administers long-acting therapeutic injections to patients as ordered. Conducts witnessed buprenorphine inductions as ordered. Performs clinical withdrawal screenings with patients as appropriate. Provides patient education concerning their prescribed MOUD and for risk reduction concerning any ongoing substance or alcohol use. Provides quality monitoring as directed through record keeping and patient health indicator analysis. Works with the pharmacy and prescribing BHCHP providers in obtaining medication orders, prescriptions, refills, and communication as needed. Assists in providing access to primary and episodic care to patients from outreach sites; provides access and patient care with BHCHP nurse liaisons. Qualifications: Commonwealth of Massachusetts RN license. Previous experience in community health center or primary care experience. Previous experience with addiction management and medication assisted therapy. Strong medical/surgical assessment skills. Interest in public health, addiction, primary and preventive nursing/medicine. Interest in working with underserved populations. Understanding of substance use disorders and mental health issues. Ability to work in a fast-paced and flexible environment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities to address the needs of our patients. Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred. 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. HCHP full time employees are eligible for our competitive time off program, health, dental and vision insurance, 403B retirement savings plan, pre-tax MBTA pass program with 40% discount, additional compensation for demonstrated bilingual proficiency and more. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees. 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.
