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. Bilingual, Bicultural, LGBTQIA identifying, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color are encouraged to apply. To learn more about working at BHCHP, watch our video Please Click Here (https://www.bhchp.org/careers) . Job Summary: Hours: Per Diem; As needed, Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Union:   No The Admissions RN has administrative and clinical responsibility for screening referrals and assessing appropriateness of admissions to the Respite Program.  Responsibilities include ensuring that all referrals are responded to in a timely and professional manner and the admissions are planned and coordinated with the appropriate administrative and clinical staff.  Reports directly to the Admissions RN supervisor. Responsibilities: + Is responsible for admissions coordinated during regular business hours Monday through Friday + Coordinates Admissions to the Respite Programs (Barbara McInnis House) + Screens admission referrals Monday through Friday.  Gives report to the RN Manager at the end of the day + Works collaboratively with BHCHP staff to facilitate the screening and admission process + Informs the clinical staff of planned admissions + Enters patient information into the computer + Greets patients, initiates a brief history, physical assessment, and documents the encounter in the patient’s medical record + Provides patient orientation to the Respite programs + Transports the patient to the appropriate floor and gives report to the Team Nurse and Provider + Problem solves with the Admissions RN manager regarding alternatives for those patients who do not meet criteria for admission to the Respite programs + Uses the electronic medical record to inquire about pertinent information related to referrals + Attends and participates in meetings as requested by the Admissions RN manager Qualifications: + Commonwealth of Massachusetts RN license + Minimum of 3 - 5 years nursing experience preferred + Previous hospital experience preferred + Demonstrated interest in working with an underserved population + CPR Certification required + Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing + Ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of issues + Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff and patients + Proficient in Spanish or Haitian Creole language; preferred + Computer skills, including e-mail, word processing, work scheduling systems; EPIC and MatrixCare experience a plus + Strong organizational skills Compensation and Benefits: + The compensation starts at $37.82 per hour and increases based on years of experience. Does this amazing opportunity interest you? Then we'd love to hear from you. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, BHCHP pledges not to discriminate against and encourages those from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds to apply, particularly Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA identifying, first generation college students and adults without a college degree, Bilingual and Bicultural persons; and individuals from low economic backgrounds. 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