Registered Nurse (RN), Southampton

Who We Are: Since 1985, BHCHPu2019s 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 communityu2019s most vulnerableu2014and most resilientu2014citizens. 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: u00a0 Full-time; 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, Days/Evenings, variable 8-hour and 12-hour shifts u00a0u00a0u00a0 u00a0 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 menu2019s shelter operated by the Boston Public Health Commission in addition to the Transitions shelter and other sites as dictated by program needs.u00a0 Travel between sites is required. u00a0This 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.u00a0 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.u00a0 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.u00a0 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,u00a0pre-tax MBTA pass program with 40% discount, additional compensation for demonstrated bilingual proficiency and more.u00a0Benefits 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. Powered by JazzHR

Created: 2026-04-20