RN-After Hours

Company: Southcoast Health
Location: Fairhaven
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

At Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association, Inc., we acknowledge that our employees are what makes us great!For Three Consecutive Years, Newsweek named Southcoast Health among the World's Best Hospitals (Charlton Memorial, St. Luke's, and Tobey). In addition, since 2018, Southcoast Health has been voted by readers as South Coast Media Group's Best Place to Work. Why? Because we have some of the most talented people in the world!$5,000 Sign-On Bonus! Hours: 40hrsShift: 4:30pm-8:00am (7 days/7 days off schedule)Travel: This is a home care position. Will require driving We are searching for a RN - After Hours to establish the standards of practice for the Staff Nurse which are based upon the American Nurses Association of Standards of Home Health and Hospice Nursing Practice. Perform a variety of duties involving coordinating total nursing care for patients, participating in patient and family teaching and providing leadership by working cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice. Assess and care for patients, including assessment of patients with the most acute symptoms and ensuring they get quick access to care.Education and/or Experience Requirements: Graduate of an NLN accredited school of Nursing is required.MA license required. RI license required within 3 months of hire.Bachelor of Science in Nursing or currently enrolled in a program leading to a B.S.N. is preferred.Two years recent hospital, medical/surgical or other relevant nursing experience required.Must possess and demonstrate highly effective interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.Requires proficient computer skills, including experience with various software, database and electronic records programs.Triage experience and Hospice & palliative care experience and or certification preferred. Must be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID 19 and seasonal Influenza. Must provide required vaccination documentation, unless approved for an exemption or deferral by Southcoast prior to starting employment.Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) has a long history of serving people in our community by helping patients of all ages recover or live well with illness or injury. We provide compassionate and personalized care in comfort and privacy of the home to more than 9,000 patients each year.Southcoast Health is a community healthcare system with multiple access points, offering an integrated continuum of health services throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. By uniting a single purpose and building an integrated system of services and resources, we have become one of the largest and fastest-growing health systems in Massachusetts. Together We Are More. With more than 7,500 employees, Southcoast Health is the largest employer in Southeastern Mass., and the 18th largest employer in the Commonwealth, according to the Boston Business Journal.We strive for a culture of health and well-being that recognizes, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve. We are committed to providing our employees in Massachusetts and Rhode Island with optimal benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees' lives. Generous Earned Time Off Package Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Tuition Assistance Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance Life & AD&D insurance Flexible Spending Accounts 403B Retirement Plan with matchHealthQuest Wellness ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Discount ProgramCareer Development OpportunitiesDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Join us as we strive to be More than Medicine.Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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