Hospice Nurse - Weekends

Care Dimensions • Waltham, MA

6d • $39 - $52

About The Position

Care Dimensions has a truly meaningful purpose – to provide compassionate care to our patients who are faced with an advanced or end-of-life illness. Since 1978, Care Dimensions has been a driving force in expanding access to hospice and palliative care in Massachusetts. At Care Dimensions, we invest in people who take pride in caring and supporting. We support and strengthen our people with extensive training, teamwork and technology. Our values are embedded in our work, each and every day: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Responsiveness, Innovation. As part of the Care Dimensions team, you’ll gain the support and inspiration for a career you’ll find meaningful every day. Hospice Nurse (weekend baylor position) - Work 24 hours/week and get paid for 32 hours/week! Saturday and Sunday (every weekend) 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Duties include hospice patient visits and admissions, in a variety of settings: inpatient, facility and homes Summary: The Registered Nurse (weekend) works under the supervision of the Clinical Manager or Director or designee. Scheduled hours worked are 24 weekend hours with pay and benefits reflecting 32 hours. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse coordinates 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. Responsibilities include visits to routine hospice patients and hospice admission visits, in a various settings including inpatient (hospital), nursing facilities and personal homes.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse, currently licensed in Massachusetts in good standing.
• Associate’s degree in nursing required; Bachelor's degree in nursing, or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum three years of varied work experience as a professional nurse, and preferably one of the three years in an acute setting.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings.
• Skilled in nursing practice, able to cope with family emotional stress and tolerant of individual lifestyles.
• Demonstrated understanding of hospice philosophy and principles.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation and ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and in good working order.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in responsibilities specific to the position.
• Responsible for identifying patient/family needs and for providing supportive care in accordance with the attending physician's orders and plan of care and Care Dimensions’ policies and procedures.
• Obtains relevant clinical information from patient records and from other staff members to ensure necessary familiarity with patient/family situations which require intervention.
• Communicates pertinent information to primary nurse and/or designated manager.
• Maintains regular and effective communication with other clinical staff, so that patient activities are coordinated and consistent.
• Performs other duties assigned as required or requested.
• Must obtain and maintain any certifications required for the performance of this functional role as defined by Care Dimensions
• Ability to transport self to patient’s home/facility may be multiple locations in a work day.

Benefits

• Benefits are offered to employees that are scheduled to work 20+ hours/week, which include a generous earned time (vacation days) program, tuition reimbursement, scholarship programs, student loan paydown program, two retirement plans, in addition to medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, and so much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree