RN Medical Surgical-VNA

Southcoast Health System, Inc.•Fairhaven, MA

1d•$39 - $56•Remote

About The Position

Join Southcoast Health, a not-for-profit, charitable health system with multiple hospitals, clinics, and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We are committed to providing inclusive, ethical workplaces where highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row. We are searching for a talented RN Medical Surgical - VNA to join our team.

Requirements

Graduate of a National League for Nursing accredited school is required.
Minimum of one-year hospital medical/surgical or other relevant nursing experience is required.
Has knowledge and skills necessary to provide care that is appropriate to the population of patients served.
Current RN Licensure is required in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and may be required in Rhode Island, subject to geographic area assignment.
Basic Life Support (BLS) & CPR 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.