RN Hospital Supportive Care

Southcoast Health System, Inc.•Fairhaven, MA

8h•$39 - $56

About The Position

Community Focused. Care Driven. Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it. Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row! We are searching for a talented RN Hospital Supportive Care Hours: 40hrs Shift: Day shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm with 1 weekend every 4 weeks, 2 holidays a year Location: Visiting Nurse Association - Fairhaven, MA A career at Southcoast Health offers you: A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package Generous Earned Time Off Package Employee Wellbeing Program 403B Retirement Plan with company match Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours. Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Graduate of an NLN accredited school of Nursing.
Current RN licensure in the Commonwealth of MA and RI is required.
Two years recent hospital, medical/surgical or other relevant nursing experience required.
Evidence of current CPR certification.
Must possess and demonstrate highly effective interpersonal, customer service, problem solving and communication skills.
Requires proficient computer skills, including experience with various software, database and electronic records programs.
Able to effectively utilize electronic devices to communicate with other members of the hospice care team.
Able to effectively use electronic medical record to document patient assessments, plan of care, care and services provided.
Current RN licensure in the Commonwealth of MA and RI is required.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or currently enrolled in a program leading to a B.S.N. is preferred.
Hospice, Palliative Care or Homecare experience preferred.
Hospice & Palliative Care Certification is preferred and will be required within eligibility timeframe if not certified at time of hire.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director-Supportive Care Services or designee, and within agency and department policies and procedures, duties include, but are not limited to: providing the consistency and predictability necessary to transition a patient's care between care settings or levels of care, coordinating the care transition for patients requiring the services of hospice, DME, Pharmacy and infusion services, assessing hospice eligibility, completing part or all of the admission process, providing daily GIP visit services, orienting patients and families to hospice services and establishing and maintaining professional relationships within the assigned facilities.