Primary Care and Specialty Services Nurse

The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, under the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse II to deliver high-quality care in our Ambulatory Care Center. In this leadership role, you'll assess, coordinate, and provide both primary and specialized nursing services, while supervising LPNs, NAs, and support staff. Responsibilities include performance improvement, regulatory compliance, and upholding nursing standards in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Hours: Monday-Friday  8:00-4:30PM, Weekends Off

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Deliver patient-centered nursing care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

• Perform comprehensive assessments—physical, psychological, and spiritual—to inform care planning.

• Develop and implement individualized care plans and nursing interventions.

• Monitor patient progress, administer medications, and evaluate treatment outcomes.

• Educate patients and families, offering emotional support throughout hospitalization.

• Lead and supervise LPNs, NAs, and support staff as charge nurse.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong grasp of nursing theories, scientific principles, and clinical best practices.

• Skilled in patient assessment, data collection, and care planning.

• Compassionate communicator with the ability to empathize and connect across diverse populations.

• Proficient in oral and written communication, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Physically and mentally resilient in high-stress environments.

• Knowledgeable in emergency procedures (including CPR) and pharmacology.

• Experienced in providing care to individuals with varied physical, emotional, and cognitive needs.

• Culturally sensitive and respectful of patient rights and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of hospital communication protocols, documentation standards, and safety procedures.

• Familiarity with healthcare regulations and agency guidelines.

• Ability to lead teams, delegate assignments, and evaluate nursing interventions.

• Skilled in emergency decision-making and recognizing mental/emotional health symptoms.

• Culturally competent with strong interpersonal skills across diverse populations.

• Understanding of supervisory principles and patient confidentiality.

• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse preferred.

About the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital:

Lemuel Shattuck Hospital is a fully Joint Commission accredited teaching facility that provides acute, subacute, and ambulatory care to patients referred by public agencies and private sector providers. Shattuck Hospital’s services help economically and socially disadvantaged patients to get high quality, cost-effective care from a staff that respects their dignity.

Located in the heart of Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood, the Shattuck Hospital includes