Staff Nurse - Per Diem

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

Job Description

Per Diem Registered Nurse

Boston College University Health Services (UHS) is seeking an experienced Per Diem Registered Nurse to provide nursing care in a university health setting. The Registered Nurse provides care to students in an inpatient unit and assesses and treats walk-in patients in an urgent and emergent care setting. This role requires sound clinical judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to respond effectively to a variety of patient care needs.

This is a non-benefits-eligible position with variable hours and shifts. UHS provides 24/7 care to Boston College students, with opportunities to work day, evening, or overnight shifts based on operational needs and staffing availability. Per diem nurses are expected to be available during the academic year, excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and Spring Breaks.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to inpatient and walk-in patients in urgent and emergent care settings.
• Conduct patient assessments, identify care needs, and provide appropriate nursing interventions and first aid.
• Communicate assessment findings, diagnostic results, and laboratory results to treating practitioners.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians, nurses, Counseling Services, Boston College Police Department, and outside emergency departments.
• Arrange referrals, testing, transportation, and hospital admissions as appropriate.
• Provide patient education and counseling regarding health practices and prescribed treatments.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate and timely patient care.

Per Diem Scheduling Expectations

• Shift Commitment: Approximately three shifts per six-week scheduling period, including at least one weekend shift (Saturday or Sunday).
• Holiday Availability: Availability to work one holiday shift per academic year. Nurses will submit their holiday preferences at the beginning of the academic year.
• Holiday Scheduling: Regular nursing staff have the right of first refusal through the established scheduling deadline. Per diem nurses will be considered for any remaining holiday openings.

Rate: $45.00 per hour

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Minimum of five years of experience in an ambulatory, emergency, or college health setting.
• Computer proficiency, including the ability to use electronic health records.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
• Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College''s Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.