Would you like to be a part of the BA’s healing mission?
Have you ever considered serving the Cause of Christian Science in the Boston area? We would love to talk with you about these exciting job opportunities!
NEW! Assistant Director of Christian Science Nursing
This pivotal leadership role that will help grow and strengthen our management team. It also offers a unique opportunity for the candidate to further develop and deepen their own Christian Science nursing practice while contributing meaningfully to the BA’s mission.
Job Summary:
Assists the Director of Christian Science Nursing through an active ministry of Christian Science nursing to ensure consistency of care that is in keeping with the standard of the Church Manual By-law “Christian Science Nurse” and that the By-law is represented correctly in the BA’s Christian Science nursing services.
Reports to Director of Christian Science Nursing. Communicates on a daily basis with the Director of Christian Science Nursing (DCSN) regarding staffing and patient care. Coordinates with the Christian Science Nurses Training Department. Coordinates with other departments to help ensure a standard of excellence in patient care and in the patient’s surroundings.
Details of Duties:
Represents the Manual By-law “Christian Science Nurse” correctly.
Metaphysically supports the work and purpose of the facility.
Assists the DCSN to oversee staff and patient care and to ensure that patient care is consistent with and facilitates support for the Christian Science nurses in meeting the Manual By-law requirements for the Christian Science nurse; is consistent with and upholds the standard of the Christian Science Nursing Arts (CSNA) training.
Has an active ministry of Christian Science nursing on the Christian Science Nursing Floor and in the outpatient Care Room.
Keeps current with the needs of the Christian Science Nursing Floor and the staff, through working side-by-side with the Christian Science nurses and through regular supervising on the Christian Science Nursing Floor.
Communicates with the DCSN, supervisors, and Christian Science nursing staff regularly regarding patient care to ensure a standard of excellence in patient care and to ensure consistency in care.
Has a lead role in establishing patient care on the Christian Science Nursing Floor.
Responds to admission calls on a rotating basis with sound judgment, compassion, metaphysical clarity, meticulous ethics, resourcefulness, and practicality.
Keeps current with the Christian Science Nursing Arts Training and helps to ensure an oversight structure and practice in the BA’s Christian Science nursing services consistent and supportive of the standard, instruction, and mentoring in the CSNA. Assists with teaching sessions in the CSNA classes.
Is responsible for orientation of new Christian Science nursing staff, including Christian Science nurses working on a temporary basis.
Is available to be the Acting DCSN when the director is away. Is available and keeps in touch with the Christian Science Nursing Floor to ensure proper care and to respond to changing needs.
Works with the DCSN in preparing weekly schedules that provide balanced coverage of the Christian Science nursing care floors on a 24-hour basis, regarding the need for Christian Science nursing care, and equitable consideration regarding individual staff needs, to ensure fairness and consistency. Coordinates with the Training department regarding scheduling to ensure training needs are met.
Maintains the schedules once they are posted to keep pace with changing needs regarding Christian Science nursing care, and staffing changes on a rotating basis.
When needed, and under the direction of the DCSN, reads the patient care records to ensure compliance with standards governing the facility, accuracy, completeness of care and consistency of care with the patient care plans.
Assists the DCSN to keep patient care plans up to date.
Stays familiar with and upholds the facility’s policies, guidelines, safety practices, and standards; stays familiar and current with the Christian Science nursing services provided by the facility; with all the equipment and supplies at the facility and their use; and with the current needs of the Christian Science Nursing Floor.
Is familiar and in compliance with governmental regulations, accreditation requirements, and is law-abiding.
Supports the work of the administration and Christian Science nursing staff; works as a team with the DCSN and Director of Christian Science Nurses Training in determining needs and coordinating the training/mentoring in the BA’s Christian Science nursing services to result in a standard of excellence in patient care, especially during the absence of the DCSN.
Carries out other tasks as requested by the DCSN as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications:
Class-taught Christian Scientist by an authorized teacher of Christian Science, and an active member of The Mother Church and an active branch church or a local member of The Mother Church.
Currently listed as a Christian Science nurse in The Christian Science Journal and have an active, reputable, sound, and substantial practice of Christian Science nursing.
Has successfully completed a Christian Science nurses training program.
Has had supervisory/management experience and expertise.
Willing to work flexible days and hours.
Full-time, on-site position
Contact: HR Manager
Phone: 617-975-2523
jobs@chbenevolent.org
NEW! Assistant Director of Christian Science Nurses Training
Join us to shepherd Christian Science nurses in this holy work!
Job Summary:
Assists the Director of Christian Science Nurses Training (DCSNT) in overseeing and directing the BA’s Christian Science Nurses Training (CSNT) Department and Christian Science Nurses Training School and coordinating with other departments in the organization.
Assists the DCSNT in overseeing the Christian Science Nursing Arts (CSNA) Training Program to ensure that training in the classroom and the mentoring instruction of those enrolled in the program is:
Reflective of the Manual By-law requirements for the “Christian Science Nurse”
In compliance with the standards and requirements of CSNA Training Program
In compliance with accreditation standards of The Commission for Accrediting of Christian Science Nursing Organizations/Facilities, Inc.
In conjunction with the DCSNT, serves as a resource for approved CSNA training schools and sites regarding classroom and mentoring instruction in the CSNA.
Qualifications:
Meets the requirements and upholds the standard of the Manual By-law, “Christian Science Nurse.”
Understands and supports the healing mission of the BA.
Class-taught Christian Scientist by an authorized Christian Science teacher and an active member of The Mother Church, and a branch church or local member of The Mother Church.
Currently listed as a Christian Science nurse in The Christian Science Journal and has a reputable, sound, and substantial Christian Science nursing practice.
Has successfully completed a Christian Science nurses training program.
Has had experience and expertise in the classroom teaching and mentoring instruction of Christian Science nursing and supervisory/management experience and expertise.
Full-time, on-site position
Contact: HR Manager
Phone: 617-975-2523
jobs@chbenevolent.org
Please download and print the application from the link below. Completed applications can be emailed to: jobs@chbenevolent.org.
Christian Science Nurses and Visiting Christian Science Nurses
We’re expanding our staff and welcome inquiries from Journal-listed Christian Science nurses with sound and substantial practices. Be a part of our vibrant, healing ministry of Christian Science nursing in greater Boston and New England.
We invite applications who…
Meet the requirements of the Church Manual By-law “Christian Science Nurse” and are listed in The Christian Science Journal
Have an experienced practice in the field of Christian Science nursing and exemplify the qualities of a Christian Science nurse
Are flexible and willing to be available to work various shifts
Great atmosphere and benefits, plus on-site housing available.
A full-time position
Christian Science Nursing Arts Mentor
Work with a dedicated team of Christian Science nurses in supporting others in bringing out the art of Christian Science nursing.
We are looking for a Christian Science nurse who is:
Devoted to the Cause of Christian Science and Christian Science healing
Meets the requirements of the Church Manual By-law “Christian Science Nurse,” and is listed in The Christian Science Journal
Has a sound and experienced practice in the field of Christian Science nursing and exemplifies the qualities of a Christian Science nurse
Has had substantial Christian Science nurses training
Is interested in working with a dedicated team of Christian Scientists within the BA’s structured training program to support members of The Mother Church as they meet the requirements of the Church Manual By-law “Christian Science Nurse”
Able to work well with others and has good communication skills in order to provide individualized side-by-side mentoring in the holy work of Christian Science nursing
Able to work a flexible schedule
Requirements
Membership in The Mother Church
Class Instruction
A full-time position
“God requires our whole heart, and He supplies within the wide channels of The Mother Church dutiful and sufficient occupation for all its members.”
Living at the BA
Subsidized housing option… Employees enjoy housing in surrounding communities, on the campus itself in the Carriage House apartments (for Journal-listed Christian Science nurses), or in rooms in the historic Original Building. On-site staff housing is subject to availability.
Working at the BA
The BA was founded in 1916 in response to Mary Baker Eddy’s call for skilled Christian Science nursing to support those relying on Christian Science for healing. It is located on 24.2 acres of gardens and woodlands within minutes of downtown Boston.
Employees enjoy housing in surrounding communities, on the campus itself in the Carriage House apartments (for Journal-listed Christian Science nurses), or in rooms in the historic Original Building. On-site staff housing is subject to availability. Restaurants, shopping, and theaters are within walking distance.
The Boston area is home to a community of Christian Scientists, many of whom work in the Christian Science movement. The Mother Church is just minutes away, and there are a number of branch churches in the surrounding area. Longyear Museum is located just across the street from the BA.
Click here to see the full list of current open positions at the BA.