Registered Nurse - Outpatient Psychiatry
Brookline, Massachusetts
RN
Still listed, seen 2 weeks ago · Posted Aug 26
- Shift
- 8-hour days
- Hours a week
- 40
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 8-hour days · 5 a week · 40 hours
- Weekends
- No weekends
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Precepting expected
- Practice
- Epic charting
- Setting
- Outpatient
More role details
- Accepts
- RN
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Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Massachusetts is $40/hr, across 427 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Located at 2 Brookline Place, the Outpatient Psychiatry Service provides comprehensive care to children, adolescents, and their families. Our team includes psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychologists, social workers, and trainees across disciplines. We are committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based treatment. You will be a valued contributor in a role that integrates clinical support, education, and systems-based practice improvement.
We are seeking an experienced and organized Registered Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team in the Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic at Boston Children’s Hospital. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with clinic leadership to support high-quality and family-centered psychiatric care.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing and triaging patient and caregiver communications, including:
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- Medication refill requests
- Follow-up scheduling needs
- Adverse medication events.
- Providing psychoeducation to patients and families regarding medications, care coordination, and treatment plans.
- Serving as a clinical liaison and operational partner to the Medical Director.
- Coordinating and documenting communications with internal and external providers.
- Supporting prior authorization requests and manage pharmacy interactions efficiently.
- Participating in quality improvement initiatives and contributing to clinic workflow enhancements.
- Maintaining accurate documentation and promoting clear clinical communication across the care team.
- Contributing to the training and orientation of new clinical staff, as appropriate.
- Working on site 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
Experience
- Prior experience as a psychiatric nurse required.
- Prefer 3 years of psychiatric nursing experience, preferably including pediatric or adolescent mental health.
- Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership, time management, and care coordination.
- Experience with Epic, including medication refill processes, in-basket management, and use of smart phrases preferred.
- Familiarity with prior authorization platforms such as CoverMyMeds, and the ability to navigate insurance formularies preferred.
Licensure/Certifications
- Current Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Status
Full-Time
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Standard Hours per Week
40
Pay Range
$95638.40-$192483.20 Annual
Office/Site Location
Brookline
Job Posting Category
Nursing
Remote Eligibility
Onsite Only
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Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
- Prior experience as a psychiatric nurse required.
- Prefer 3 years of psychiatric nursing experience, preferably including pediatric or adolescent mental health.
- Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership, time management, and care coordination.
- Experience with Epic, including medication refill processes, in-basket management, and use of smart phrases preferred.
- Familiarity with prior authorization platforms such as CoverMyMeds, and the ability to navigate insurance formularies preferred.
- Current Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Place
- City
- Brookline, Massachusetts
- Rent against this pay
- 24% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $142,101/yr
- State price level
- 6% above the national average
$2,835 median rent against $11,960 a month at $69/hr for 40 hours a week, before tax. Census ACS 2024.
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Massachusetts index 105.8, where 100 is the national average.
Brookline is a leafy, residential enclave bordering Boston, offering nurses a quieter home base with easy access to the city's renowned medical centers. The charming Coolidge Corner area features local shops and cafes, while tree-lined streets and parks give this community an established, neighborhood feel just minutes from downtown Boston.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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About the employer
Boston Children's Hospital is a 395-licensed-bed pediatric hospital located in the Longwood Medical and Academic Area of Boston. The institution is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare, advancing research, and educating future leaders in child health. Nursing professionals work within multidisciplinary…
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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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