Southcoast Health System

RN Medical Surgical-VNA

Southcoast Health System • $81K — $116K *
Fairhaven, MA 02719In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Graduate of a National League for Nursing accredited school required
  • Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
  • At least one year of hospital medical/surgical or relevant nursing experience required
  • Knowledge and skills appropriate for the patient population served
  • Proficient in computer skills and experience with electronic records preferred
  • Current RN Licensure required in Massachusetts, possible Rhode Island licensure based on geographic assignment
  • BLS & CPR certification required
  • Vaccination against seasonal Influenza and COVID-19 mandatory, unless exempt

Responsibilities

  • Establish nursing practice standards in line with the American Nurses Association
  • Assess and care for patients with varying health issues
  • Collaborate with patients, caregivers, and staff for effective care
  • Advise on treatments, nutrition, and exercise to enhance patient wellness
  • Teach self-care strategies and problem-solving techniques

Benefits

  • $5,000 sign-on bonus for new hires
  • Day shift hours with weekends and holiday rotation
  • Work with the Visiting Nurse Association in Fairhaven, MA
  • Opportunity to work within agency policies and home health standards
  • Engagement in diverse patient care scenarios across multiple health issues
Full Job Description
Overview

We are searching for a talented RN Medical Surgical-VNA

 

*$5,000 new hire sign-on bonus for this position. (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible)*

 

Hours: 40hrs  

Shift: Day shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm with weekend and holiday rotation     

Location: Visiting Nurse Association - Fairhaven, MA

  

ResponsibilitiesUnder the supervision of the Clinical Manager or designee and within agency and department policies and procedures, establish the standards of practice for the Staff Nurse which are based upon the American Nurses93 Association of Standards of Home Health Nursing Practice. Assess and care for patients with various health problems ranging in severity. Work in cooperation with individual patients, caregivers and ancillary staff. Advise regarding various modalities to meet patient wellness and illness needs including medication, nutrition, exercise and technical nursing treatments. Teach and support various positive self-care activities including problem solving and treatment alternatives. Qualifications
  • Graduate of a National League for Nursing accredited school is required.
  • A Bachelors Degree in Nursing is preferred.
  • Minimum of one-year hospital medical/surgical or other relevant nursing experience is required.
  • Has knowledge and skills necessary to provide care that is appropriate to the population of patients served.
  • Proficient computer skills, including experience with various software, database and electronic records programs is preferred.
  • Current RN Licensure is required in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and may be required in Rhode Island, subject to geographic area assignment.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) & CPR certification is also required.
  • Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

 

 

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Pay RangeUSD $39.33 - USD $56.16 /Hr.

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