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Company Description
By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world‑changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.
Why Join Harvard University Central Administration? Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization that supports the university’s overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of its schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, CADM provides high‑quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals.
HUHS Harvard University Health Services (HUHS) is the on‑site multi‑specialty medical practice and health administration for the Harvard community. It provides care to students, faculty, staff, eligible post‑docs, retirees, and their dependents. HUHS also manages two university‑owned health plans, HUGUP (for faculty and staff) and SHIP (for students), and collaborates with other departments to address public health needs.
Job Description Plan and provide professional nursing services and patient care for students, staff, and faculty. Ensure compliance with clinicians’ orders and follow established nursing processes, including patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation.
Job‑Specific Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with the health care team to support the delivery of care including health maintenance, episodic, acute and chronic care to the adolescent, adult, and older adult population of the University Community.
Utilize evidence to drive clinical decisions and practice related to individual and population health according to department guidelines, policies and procedures.
Assist and provide coverage and support to other clinical areas at HUHS as needed.
Clinical Practice and Quality of Care
Assesses and systematically collects data related to patient health status and works with the care team to develop a plan of care.
Collaborates with the healthcare team incorporating appropriate standards of care for practice and patient outcomes.
Assumes responsibility and accountability for effectively managing nursing care of individual patients.
Documents nursing assessment, interventions and evaluations to reflect a comprehensive and integrated approach to patient care.
Provides care that is safe, ethical, patient‑ and family‑centered, culturally competent and evidence‑based.
Skills and Responsibilities (Ambulatory Setting)
Telephone, secure message and in‑person triage.
Reviews and acts on test results (lab, x‑ray).
Reviews and manages communications from internal and external customers.
Initiates and monitors intravenous (IV) infusions.
Assists or performs procedures (e.g., ECGs, dressing changes, subcutaneous or intramuscular injections, etc.).
Provides patient education.
Assists with medication management.
Completes accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Assists with the management of urgent and emergent patient care situations.
Serves as a mentor and resource to others.
Assists with the coordination of care across the continuum of care.
Assists with the management of patients with multiple chronic health conditions, acute episodes of care, behavioral health challenges while promoting and supporting prevention and wellness.
May float to other clinics as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Professionalism
Works independently within scope of practice.
Maintains professional development through continuing education, quality improvement initiatives and knowledge sharing.
Leads through collaborative partnerships.
Strives to meet the Mission and Vision of Harvard University Health Services.
Utilizes evidence and science to guide practice.
Completes and complies with HUHS training requirements including HIPAA, privacy and security.
Reports non‑compliance incidents to manager or Compliance Officer.
Age‑Specific Competencies
Adolescent (13–19 years)
Young Adult (20–40 years)
Middle Adult (41–65 years)
Older Adult (Over 65 years)
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.
Anticoagulation Management Nurse
Provides initial and continuing patient education regarding anticoagulants and their risks.
Receives and interprets daily laboratory results for anticoagulation patients.
Uses policy algorithms and clinical judgment for dosage adjustments and re‑evaluation.
Considers and refers patients for independent INR monitoring.
Reassesses patient understanding and compliance periodically and as needed.
Collaborates with primary care physicians for initiation and ongoing management of anticoagulation.
Working Conditions
May be required to work evenings and weekends.
Physical Requirements
Lifting (approximately 20 to 30 pounds), bending, and other physical exertion.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Qualifications Basic Qualifications
Graduate of accredited nursing program.
Minimum of 1 year relevant work experience.
Additional Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, intermediate Excel skills.
Knowledge of and previous experience working with an electronic medical record.
Ability to organize tasks, problem‑solve, and respond in multiple urgent situations.
Minimum of two years’ experience in a specialty clinic, or ambulatory setting with one year experience in triage.
Certificates and Licenses
Registered Nurse license in Massachusetts.
Additional Information Standard Hours/Schedule: 20 hours per week.
Salary Grade and Ranges: This position is salary grade level 057. Please visit Harvard’s Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.
Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Pre‑Employment Screening: Identity, Education, Criminal, Certification/License, Employment, References, Healthcare Sanctions.
Benefits
Generous paid time off including parental leave.
Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one.
Retirement plans with university contributions.
Wellbeing and mental health resources.
Support for families and caregivers.
Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement.
Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks.
EEO/Non‑Discrimination Commitment Statement Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes.
Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non‑discrimination policy. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non‑discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.
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Why Join Harvard University Central Administration? Harvard University's Central Administration (CADM) is a 5,000+ employee organization that supports the university’s overall excellence by understanding and serving the needs of its schools, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and surrounding communities. Through dynamic and collaborative partnerships, CADM provides high‑quality and efficient services to the schools to help them achieve their goals.
HUHS Harvard University Health Services (HUHS) is the on‑site multi‑specialty medical practice and health administration for the Harvard community. It provides care to students, faculty, staff, eligible post‑docs, retirees, and their dependents. HUHS also manages two university‑owned health plans, HUGUP (for faculty and staff) and SHIP (for students), and collaborates with other departments to address public health needs.
Job Description Plan and provide professional nursing services and patient care for students, staff, and faculty. Ensure compliance with clinicians’ orders and follow established nursing processes, including patient assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation.
Job‑Specific Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with the health care team to support the delivery of care including health maintenance, episodic, acute and chronic care to the adolescent, adult, and older adult population of the University Community.
Utilize evidence to drive clinical decisions and practice related to individual and population health according to department guidelines, policies and procedures.
Assist and provide coverage and support to other clinical areas at HUHS as needed.
Clinical Practice and Quality of Care
Assesses and systematically collects data related to patient health status and works with the care team to develop a plan of care.
Collaborates with the healthcare team incorporating appropriate standards of care for practice and patient outcomes.
Assumes responsibility and accountability for effectively managing nursing care of individual patients.
Documents nursing assessment, interventions and evaluations to reflect a comprehensive and integrated approach to patient care.
Provides care that is safe, ethical, patient‑ and family‑centered, culturally competent and evidence‑based.
Skills and Responsibilities (Ambulatory Setting)
Telephone, secure message and in‑person triage.
Reviews and acts on test results (lab, x‑ray).
Reviews and manages communications from internal and external customers.
Initiates and monitors intravenous (IV) infusions.
Assists or performs procedures (e.g., ECGs, dressing changes, subcutaneous or intramuscular injections, etc.).
Provides patient education.
Assists with medication management.
Completes accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
Assists with the management of urgent and emergent patient care situations.
Serves as a mentor and resource to others.
Assists with the coordination of care across the continuum of care.
Assists with the management of patients with multiple chronic health conditions, acute episodes of care, behavioral health challenges while promoting and supporting prevention and wellness.
May float to other clinics as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Professionalism
Works independently within scope of practice.
Maintains professional development through continuing education, quality improvement initiatives and knowledge sharing.
Leads through collaborative partnerships.
Strives to meet the Mission and Vision of Harvard University Health Services.
Utilizes evidence and science to guide practice.
Completes and complies with HUHS training requirements including HIPAA, privacy and security.
Reports non‑compliance incidents to manager or Compliance Officer.
Age‑Specific Competencies
Adolescent (13–19 years)
Young Adult (20–40 years)
Middle Adult (41–65 years)
Older Adult (Over 65 years)
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.
Anticoagulation Management Nurse
Provides initial and continuing patient education regarding anticoagulants and their risks.
Receives and interprets daily laboratory results for anticoagulation patients.
Uses policy algorithms and clinical judgment for dosage adjustments and re‑evaluation.
Considers and refers patients for independent INR monitoring.
Reassesses patient understanding and compliance periodically and as needed.
Collaborates with primary care physicians for initiation and ongoing management of anticoagulation.
Working Conditions
May be required to work evenings and weekends.
Physical Requirements
Lifting (approximately 20 to 30 pounds), bending, and other physical exertion.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Qualifications Basic Qualifications
Graduate of accredited nursing program.
Minimum of 1 year relevant work experience.
Additional Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, intermediate Excel skills.
Knowledge of and previous experience working with an electronic medical record.
Ability to organize tasks, problem‑solve, and respond in multiple urgent situations.
Minimum of two years’ experience in a specialty clinic, or ambulatory setting with one year experience in triage.
Certificates and Licenses
Registered Nurse license in Massachusetts.
Additional Information Standard Hours/Schedule: 20 hours per week.
Salary Grade and Ranges: This position is salary grade level 057. Please visit Harvard’s Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.
Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Pre‑Employment Screening: Identity, Education, Criminal, Certification/License, Employment, References, Healthcare Sanctions.
Benefits
Generous paid time off including parental leave.
Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one.
Retirement plans with university contributions.
Wellbeing and mental health resources.
Support for families and caregivers.
Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement.
Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks.
EEO/Non‑Discrimination Commitment Statement Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non‑discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes.
Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non‑discrimination policy. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non‑discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.
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