<p>When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.The Nephrology RN - delivers high-quality, individualized patient care in accordance with the Lahey Clinic Professional Practice Model, MA Nurse Practice Act, and ANA Standards. This role emphasizes continuity of care, accountability, and collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams. The RN is responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care; patient education; care coordination; and clinical decision-making across the ambulatory setting. The position includes delegation and supervision of support staff per regulatory standards. Current Massachusetts RN license requiredJob Description:1. Clinical Judgment & Patient-Centered CareRegistered Nurses apply clinical expertise, critical thinking, and compassion to deliver safe, high-quality care to patients and families across the continuum.Provide safe, coordinated nursing care through strong organizational and prioritization skillsPerform comprehensive patient and family assessments appropriate to the care settingAnalyze and interpret clinical data to identify patient needs and guide nursing interventionsDevelop individualized, culturally responsive plans of care that include:Identified patient problems and expected outcomesPreventive and health-promoting strategiesRespect for patients' religious, spiritual, ethnic, and cultural valuesDeliver age-appropriate, developmentally informed careUse strong listening skills and clinical judgment to assess patient concerns, including telephonic triage and symptom evaluationEvaluate patient responses to care and adjust plans accordinglyProvide direct patient care, including:Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), positioning, transport, and treatmentsSafe use and transport of medical equipmentMonitoring for and responding to acute changes in patient conditionAdministration of medications, including blood and blood products, in accordance with policy and best practices2. Professional Relationships & CommunicationProfessional nursing practice is grounded in respect, collaboration, and effective communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.Build and maintain professional, therapeutic relationships with patients, families, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionalsPartner with patients and families as active participants in care, consistent with Swanson's Theory of CaringEducate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and preventive care strategiesCommunicate clearly and compassionately to support informed decision-makingCollaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure quality, continuity, and coordination of careSupport and participate in community-based initiatives aligned with organizational values3. Clinical Leadership & Professional PracticeRegistered Nurses contribute to a culture of excellence, learning, and accountability while supporting the growth of colleagues and the profession.Demonstrate professional conduct in alignment with:Unit policies and proceduresPractice guidelines relevant to the clinical settingThe ANA Code of EthicsFunction as a responsive, reliable, and collaborative team memberServe as a nurse educator and resource to patients, families, and colleaguesSupport regulatory compliance and ongoing readiness initiativesAchieve and maintain required certifications, including ACLS, per departmental standardsAdvocate for patients within the scope of professional practice and legal standardsPromote a learning environment based on Benner's Novice to Expert model, supporting recruitment, retention, and professional developmentWhy This Role Matters:In this role, you'll combine clinical excellence with compassionate care, collaboration, and leadership-making a meaningful impact on patients, families, and the healthcare community every day.Minimum Qualifications: Graduate of a state approved and/or accredited School of Nursing BSN preferredBLS certification with American Heart AssociationAcute care medical-surgical experience Pay Range: $37.00 - $95.37The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled</p>