RN Med Surg-Baylor-Support-VNA

Southcoast Health System, Inc.•Fairhaven, MA

2d•$39 - $56•Onsite

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 Med Surg-Baylor-Support-VNA. $3,000 new hire sign-on bonus for this position. (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible) Hours: 24hrs Shift: Day shift, Baylor Friday Saturday Sunday 8:00am - 4:30pm with weekend and holiday rotatoin Location: Visiting Nurse Association - Fairhaven, MA

Requirements

Graduate of an NLN accredited school is required.
Minimum one-year hospital medical/surgical or other relevant nursing experience is required.
Has knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, which is appropriate to the population of patients served.
Current RN Licensure in Rhode Island and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also 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

A Bachelors Degree in Nursing is preferred.
Proficient computer skills, including experience with various software, database and electronic records programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager or designee and within agency and department policies and procedures, establish the standards of practice for the Staff Nurse which are based upon the American Nurses� Association of Standards of Home Health Nursing Practice.
Assess and care for patients with various health problems ranging in severity.
Work in cooperation with individual patients, caregivers and ancillary staff.
Advise regarding various modalities to meet patient wellness and illness needs including medication, nutrition, exercise and technical nursing treatments.
Teach and support various positive self-care activities including problem solving and treatment alternatives.