RN Float

Care Dimensions•Waltham, MA

19h

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. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered 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. The RN Float is 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.

Requirements

Registered Nurse, currently licensed in Massachusetts in good standing
Associate’s degree in nursing required
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
Tolerant of individual lifestyles
Demonstrated understanding of hospice philosophy and principles
Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation
Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing, or equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

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
Identify patient/family needs
Provide supportive care in accordance with the attending physician's orders and plan of care and Care Dimensions policies and procedures