Mobile Register Nurse (RN), MGB-Walgreens Program

General Overview

The MGB-Walgreens Program is an innovative program dedicated to increasing access to quality healthcare for historically marginalized communities in the Greater Boston area. The focus of the program is to bring the care to where the community can best access it. The nurse is an integral member of the team bringing these health care services which include, cardiometabolic screening/treatment, mental health evaluations, referral management for specialist follow-up (if needed), and patient education on condition management. This position allows the nurse, with back up from physician director to meet the patient, where they are at, in their local environment to best directly assist them with their health care needs.The nurse will also partner with the Walgreens Pharmacist for prescription management and vaccination access.

The MGB-Walgreens nurse is responsible for providing day to day clinical care to the community with close supervision from physician director.

The MGB-Walgreens nurse reports directly to the Medical Director for the MGB-Walgreens team.

Clinical Job Responsibilitiesinclude but are not limited to the following activities:

1.Functions independently and uses EPIC to provide care for all patients seen by the mobile team.

2.Utilizes advanced nursing knowledge to identify, prevent or solve complex and/or emergency patient care problems.

3.Maintains and practices in accord with practitioner guidelines per state and hospital regulations.

5.Provides primary care services in affiliated settings as needed.

• Performs a physical exam, obtains medical history and records findings. Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.Interprets and integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan. Precepts all clinical care with attending physician.

• Administers medications and injections in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines.

• Actively supports patient safety program; adheres to applicable patient safety standards.

• Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health and illness prevention.Recommends community resources as needed to meet patient and family needs.

• Maintains and reviews patient electronic medical record and other pertinent information. Prepares written documentation as required in the patients' medical record following standard clinical practice.

• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.

• Provides clinical results and consultation to patients over the phone in follow-up to care provided during the Walgreens clinic.

• Treats all patients courteously and with dignity and respect at all times.

• Maintains patient confidentiality.

Primary Location

:USA-MA-Revere, Lynn, Boston

Work Locations

: Revere, Lynn, and Boston

Qualifications

• Bilingual preferred

• BSN is strongly preferred. Must have current licensure as a registered nurse in Massachusetts.

• Minimum of one-year licensed RN experience required.

EEO Statement

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.