Hospice RN - VNA

Southcoast Health System, Inc.; Fairhaven (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive pay

Employee benefits

Job summary

Southcoast Health System, Inc. is seeking an RN Hospice Baylor to provide comprehensive home health nursing across our service area.

This 24-hour shift model pays for 32 hours and requires travel to patient homes, with a $6,000 new hire sign-on bonus. The role supports patients and families in an ethical, community-focused care setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN accredited school is required.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Minimum one-year hospital medical/surgical or other relevant nursing experience is required.
• Knowledge to provide care appropriate to patient population.
• Proficient computer skills and experience with electronic records is preferred.
• Current RN Licensure in Rhode Island and Massachusetts is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Evidence of current CPR certification.
• Vaccination against influenza and COVID-19 or approved exemption with signed statement.

Responsibilities

• Establish standards of practice for Staff Nurse per ANA Home Health Nursing Standards.
• Assess and care for patients with varied health problems.
• Collaborate with patients, caregivers, and staff; advise on modalities for wellness and illness.
• Teach and support self-care activities and treatment options.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient education

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

NLN accredited nursing program

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Overview

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row!

*$6,000 New Hire Sign-On Bonus*

We are searching for a talented RN Hospice Baylor

Hours: 24hrs

Shift: Every Friday-Sunday

Location: Southcoast Health at Home - Fairhaven, MA

*this position requires travel

Due to the nature of a baylor postion, you work 24hrs and are compensated for 32hrs.

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

• Generous Earned Time Off Package**

• Employee Wellbeing Program

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Under 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 Nurses 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 an NLN accredited school is required.

• A Bachelors Degree in Nursing is preferred.

• Minimum one-year hospital medical/surgical or other relevant nursing experience is required.

• 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 Rhode Island and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required.

• Evidence of current CPR certification.

• 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 Range

USD $37.82 - USD $53.96 /Hr.