Location: CHA Somerville Campus
Work Days: 8-hour shifts, varied days, no weekends/holidays
Category: Registered Nurse
Department: CHA Obstetrics & Gynecology Center Somerville
Job Type: PT20Plus HPW
Work Shift: Day / Evening
Hours/Week: 24.00
Union Name: MNA Somerville
About CHA Obstetrics & Gynecology
Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is a vibrant, mission-driven health system committed to providing high-quality, culturally responsive care to the communities across Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston’s metro-north region. Our Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) Center is a cornerstone of this mission, offering comprehensive, patient-centered reproductive health care in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
At CHA OB/GYN, our dynamic interdisciplinary team of board-certified OB/GYN physicians, certified nurse midwives, advanced practice providers, and dedicated support staff work together to deliver compassionate and personalized obstetric and gynecological services to our richly diverse patient population. With our dedication to health equity and reproductive justice, we offer a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients and communities.
Position Overview
The OB/GYN Registered Nurse provides high-quality patient care in accordance with the established standards of nursing practice at Cambridge Health Alliance. This role requires strong clinical knowledge, initiative, and evidence-based nursing skills to care for patients with diverse and complex needs.
The RN is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team to deliver safe, patient-centered, and culturally responsive care.
Key Responsibilities
Patient-Centered Care
• Provide compassionate, respectful, and culturally responsive care to patients and families throughout the perinatal experience
• Demonstrate empathy, emotional intelligence, and strong interpersonal skills in all patient interactions
• Advocate for patient values, preferences, and needs while supporting informed decision-making
• Develop meaningful patient relationships and deliver individualized care plans
Clinical Practice & Judgment
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and interpret clinical data to guide care decisions
• Identify changes in patient conditions and respond promptly and appropriately
• Prioritize care needs and implement evidence-based nursing interventions
• Utilize clinical technologies and electronic medical records (EPIC) to support patient care and documentation
Collaboration & Teamwork
• Work closely with physicians, midwives, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, team meetings, and care planning discussions
• Seek diverse perspectives and resources to support optimal patient outcomes
Quality Improvement & Evidence-Based Practice
• Follow evidence-based standards and clinical guidelines
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance care delivery
• Use data and research to inform clinical practice and improve patient outcomes
Education & Facilitation of Learning
• Provide meaningful education to patients and families using effective teaching strategies such as teach-back and motivational interviewing
• Support colleagues, students, and ancillary staff as a role model and clinical resource
• Participate in ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
Leadership & Professionalism
• Contribute to initiatives that improve patient care, work environment, and team effectiveness
• Participate in process improvement and policy development
• Demonstrate accountability, ethical practice, and professional integrity
• Promote collaboration and positive team relationships across departments
Patient Safety & Compliance
• Adhere to National Patient Safety Goals and established safety protocols
• Follow regulatory and documentation standards including DPH, TJC, DMH, and Medicare requirements
• Ensure safe medication administration and accurate clinical documentation
• Utilize available technologies and systems to support safe and effective patient care
Qualifications
• Education: A graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred
• Licensure: Current or conditional Massachusetts RN Licensure required
• Certifications: Maintains current American Heart Association BLS Provider certification
Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.
