RN Medical Surgical-VNA

Southcoast Health System, Inc.; Fairhaven (MA); On-site; USD 52,100 - 74,335; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

Generous Earned Time Off Package

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Southcoast Health System, Inc. is searching for a dedicated RN Medical Surgical-VNA to provide excellent patient care in Fairhaven, MA. The role includes assessing and caring for diverse patient health needs under supervision. The candidate should be a graduate from an accredited nursing school with nursing experience, holding a current RN license in Massachusetts. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered along with competitive pay and generous benefits. The position requires daytime shifts with weekends and holiday rotations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a National League for Nursing accredited school is required.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Minimum of one year hospital medical/surgical experience is required.
• Current RN Licensure in Massachusetts is required.

Responsibilities

• Establish standards of practice for the Staff Nurse.
• Assess and care for patients with varying health problems.
• Advise on modalities to meet patient wellness and illness needs.
• Teach and support positive self-care activities.

Skills

Patient care

Medication management

Technical nursing treatments

Basic Life Support (BLS)

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Graduate of accredited nursing school

Tools

Electronic records programs

Job description

Overview

Community Focused. Care Driven.

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.

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 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.

Pay Range

USD $37.82 - USD $53.96 /Hr.