RN Staff Nurse - Hospice House

Fast Switch, Ltd.; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Fast Switch, Ltd. in Lincoln, MA is seeking an RN Staff Nurse for a contract role in a Hospice House. The position is Monday–Friday, first shift, with potential contract-to-perm for the right candidate.

You will join an interdisciplinary team, providing coordinated patient care under supervision of the Clinical Manager or Hospice House Manager and attending physician. A strong emphasis on comfort, family support, and adherence to care plans is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice in Massachusetts with good standing.
• Associate degree is required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least three years of nursing experience, including acute care.
• Ability to assess and respond to patient and family needs in varied settings.
• Understanding hospice philosophy and principles.
• Self-directed, flexible and able to work in an interdisciplinary team.
• Must have a valid driver's license and insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient/family needs and provide supportive care per orders and plan of care.
• Obtain clinical information from records and staff to understand patient/family situations requiring intervention.
• Communicate pertinent information to the primary nurse and/or manager.
• Maintain regular, effective communication with clinical staff to coordinate patient activities.
• Perform other duties as required or requested.
• Obtain and maintain certifications as defined by policy.
• Be able to transport to patient homes or facilities; travel may cover multiple locations.

Skills

Licensed RN

Clinical experience

Hospice care understanding

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Self-directed and flexible

Communication skills

Reliable transportation

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

Our client in MA is looking for a RN Staff Nurse for a contract role. (possible contract to perm for right candidate) Job will be based in Lincoln MA.

Monday - Friday first shift . Role is in a Hospice House

Summary

:As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the RN Staff Nurse works under the supervision of a Clinical Manager or Hospice House Manager and the attending physician to coordinate all aspects of the patient’s care in accordance with current professional standards and practice to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families

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Responsible for identifying patient/family needs and for providing supportive care in accordance with the attending physician's orders and plan of care and client's policies and procedure

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Qualificatio

• ns:Registered Nurse, currently licensed in Massachusetts in good standi
• ng.Associate’s degree in nursing required; Bachelor's degree in nursing, or equivalent preferr
• ed.Minimum three years of varied work experience as a professional nurse, and preferably one of the three years in an acute setti
• ng.Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settin
• gs.Skilled in nursing practice, able to cope with family emotional stress and tolerant of individual lifestyl
• es.Demonstrated understanding of hospice philosophy and principl
• es.Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation and ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary te
• am.Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and in good working ord

er.Responsibiliti

• es:Responsible for identifying patient/family needs and for providing supportive care in accordance with the attending physician's orders and plan of care and policies and procedur
• es.Obtains relevant clinical information from patient records and from other staff members to ensure necessary familiarity with patient/family situations which require interventi
• on.Communicates pertinent information to primary nurse and/or designated manag
• er.Maintains regular and effective communication with other clinical staff, so that patient activities are coordinated and consiste
• nt.Performs other duties assigned as required or request
• ed.Must obtain and maintain any certifications required for the performance of this functional role as defined by Comp
• anyAbility to transport self to patient’s home/facility may be multiple locations in a work d