Southcoast Health System

RN Supportive Care-VNA

Southcoast Health System$81K — $116K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an NLN accredited school of Nursing; BSN preferred.
  • Two years of recent hospital or relevant nursing experience required.
  • Hospice & Palliative Care Certification preferred; must obtain within 2 years if not certified at hire.
  • Knowledge of I.V. pump and central line maintenance preferred.
  • Proficient in computer skills and electronic records management required.
  • Current MA and RI RN licensure required.
  • BLS certification required.
  • Vaccination against seasonal Influenza and COVID-19 necessary, with an exemption option.

Responsibilities

  • Assume primary care responsibility for Hospice and Palliative Care patients and families.
  • Assess and evaluate patient needs to develop individualized care plans.
  • Implement care plans that maximize patient comfort and health.
  • Provide supportive care in alignment with Physician's orders and agency policies.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.

Benefits

  • $10,000 sign-on bonus for new hires and rehires after more than 1 year.
  • Day shift hours with the requirement for weekend and holiday rotation.
  • Supportive work environment focused on Hospice and Palliative Care.
Full Job Description
Overview

We are searching for a talented RN Supportive Care-VNA 

 

*$10,000 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 Director, Supportive Care Services or designee, and within agency and department policies and procedures, assume responsibility for the primary care of assigned Hospice and Palliative Care patients and families. Assess, develop, implement and evaluate an individualized plan of care to maximize the comfort and health of the Hospice and Palliative Care patient and family. Responsible for identifying patient/family needs and for providing supportive care in accordance with the attending Physicians orders, Plan of Care and Hospice and Home Care policies and procedures. Qualifications
  • Graduate of an NLN accredited school of Nursing is required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
  • Two years recent hospital, medical/surgical or other relevant nursing experience required.
  • Hospice & Palliative Care Certification is preferred.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of I.V. pump, and central line maintenance preferred.
  • Has knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, which 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 in the Commonwealth of MA and RI is required.
  • Hospice & Palliative Care Certification will be required within eligibility timeframe of 2 years if not certified at time of hire.
  • Basic life support (BLS) certification is 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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