RN Medical Surgical-VNA

Southcoast Health System; Fairhaven (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits

Earned Time Off

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Southcoast Health System is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse for the Medical Surgical Visiting Nurse Association in Fairhaven, MA. The role supports patients at home and in community settings, with a day shift and 40 hours per week, including weekend/holiday rotation.

The RN will assess and treat patients, coordinate with caregivers and other staff, and promote wellness through education and tailored care plans.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a National League for Nursing accredited school.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum of one year hospital medical/surgical experience required.
• Current RN Licensure in MA (and potentially RI) required.
• BLS & CPR certification required.
• Proficient computer skills; experience with electronic records preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and care for patients with varying health problems.
• Work with patients, caregivers and staff to support wellness and treatment options.
• Provide education and self-care guidance including medications, nutrition, and exercise.

Skills

Patient care skills

Proficient computer skills

BLS/CPR certification

Education

National League for Nursing accredited program

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

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!

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

-RI area include: Tiverton, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Bristol, Barrington, Warren, Riverside

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.

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.

• 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.
• Homecare experience preferred
• 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.