RN Cardiopulmonary-VNA

Southcoast Health System•Fairhaven, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Southcoast Health is seeking an RN Cardiopulmonary-VNA to provide home health nursing care in the communities served by the Visiting Nurse Association in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager or designee and in accordance with agency and department policies, the Staff Nurse practices according to the American Nurses Association’s Standards of Home Health Nursing Practice. The role assesses and cares for patients with health problems of varying severity, works with patients, caregivers, and ancillary staff, and advises on ways to address wellness and illness needs, including medication, nutrition, exercise, and technical nursing treatments. The nurse also teaches and supports self-care, problem-solving, and treatment alternatives. This is a 40-hour-per-week day-shift position, scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with weekend and holiday rotation. The coverage area includes Swansea, Seekonk, Rehoboth, Somerset, Taunton, Assonet, Raynham, Dighton, Berkeley, and Freetown. The stated pay range is $39.33–$56.16 per hour, with the rate determined by experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an NLN-accredited school of Nursing.
At least two years of cardiac or pulmonary nursing care experience.
Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the patient population served.
Highly effective interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.
Current RN licensure in Rhode Island and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Current CPR certification.
Heart Failure Certification within the eligibility timeframe of two years if not certified at the time of hire.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or qualify for an exemption for medical or personal reasons and sign a statement electing exemption once hired.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Two years of recent hospital or other relevant nursing experience.
Proficiency with computers, including experience with software, databases, and electronic records programs.
Homecare experience.

Responsibilities

Establish and follow nursing practice standards based on the American Nurses Association’s Standards of Home Health Nursing Practice and agency and department policies.
Assess and care for patients with health problems of varying severity.
Work cooperatively with patients, caregivers, and ancillary staff.
Advise patients on approaches to wellness and illness needs, including medication, nutrition, exercise, and technical nursing treatments.
Teach and support positive self-care activities, problem-solving, and treatment alternatives.