HLT Registered Staff Nurse III - Harvard University

• Graduate of accredited nursing program
• Minimum of 1 years relevant work experience

ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 

Allergy Nurse: 

• Performs allergy testing according to policy and procedure 
• Performs allergy immunotherapy according to policy and procedure 
• Manages HUHS ordered and patient provided allergy serum and testing materials 

 Urgent Care (UC): Charge Nurse: 

• Provides direction to maintain a smooth and organized flow of the clinics 
• Serves as the front line, on-site team leader during shifts in UC 
• Demonstrates accountability for problem resolution 
• Works with the clinical leadership team to identify opportunities for improvement in the unit  
• Delegates responsibilities to all staff to ensure appropriate clinical outcomes 
• Provides feedback to nursing leadership team on the performance of the health assistants in UC 
• Provides and adjusts staffing needs in UC based on patient volume in collaboration with the leadership team 
• Ensures that all tasks are completed by the end of the shift 

Anticoagulation Management Nurse: 

• Provides initial and continuing patient education regarding the use and management of anticoagulants and their inherent risks, as outlined in Anticoagulation Protocols. 
• Receives and interprets daily laboratory results relating to those patients enrolled in the anticoagulation service 
• Uses policy algorithms and best clinical judgment in making decisions regarding anticoagulant dosage adjustments and patient re-evaluation 
• Considers and refers any patient appropriate for independent INR monitoring 
• Reassesses patient understanding and compliance on a periodic and/or as needed basis, particularly in response to unexpected INR results or patient non-adherence 
• Collaborates with primary care team in the initiation and ongoing management of patients’ anticoagulation, duration of treatment, special considerations, and patient adherence

All Harvard University Health Services (HUHS) staff and staff affiliates are considered Health Care Workers and as a condition of employment must provide documentation of the following:  

Letter of good health from your personal health care provider.  

• TB skin test (within past 3 months) or, if known skin test positive, documentation of previous chest x-ray, information about any past treatment.  
• Documentation of immunity (positive antibody titers) for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella.  
• Proof of appropriate past immunization for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. 
• Hepatitis B vaccine series – required for staff with possible exposure to blood or blood borne pathogens.  
• A current Flu vaccine (this season) and Covid vaccines to include the Primary series and Bivalent Booster.  

The required medical documentation/medical clearances can often be obtained by contacting your Pediatrician, PCP, medical provider. Titers, TB Skin testing can be performed by appointment at Occupational Health facilities. 

HUHS continues to place the highest priority on the health, safety and wellbeing of its faculty, staff and students, as well as the wider community. Being up to date with COVID vaccination, annual flu vaccination and other required medical vaccinations and documentation are required as a condition of employment at HUHS. You may claim exemption from the vaccine requirements for medical or religious reasons.