RN Float

Care Dimensions • Waltham, MA

117d • $39 - $53

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. 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; Bachelor's degree in nursing, or equivalent preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of the patient’s care in accordance with current professional standards and practice.
• Identify patient/family needs and provide supportive care in accordance with the attending physician's orders and plan of care.
• Work under the supervision of a Clinical Manager or Hospice House Manager and the attending physician.

Benefits

• Generous earned time (vacation days) program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan payback program
• Employer-sponsored health insurance
• Paid time-off
• Supplemental insurance options
• Two retirement plans
• Medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree