Job Description

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 Supportive Care - VNA

*10,000 NEW HIRE SIGN ON BONUS!*

Hours: 40hrs

Shift: Day/Evening shift, 10:00am - 6:30pm, 11:00am - 7:30pm, 12:00pm - 8:30pm with weekend and holiday rotation

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 20 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director, Supportive Care Services or designee, and within agency and department policies and procedures, assume responsibility for the primary care of assigned Hospice and Palliative Care patients and families. Assess, develop, implement and evaluate an individualized plan of care to maximize the comfort and health of the Hospice and Palliative Care patient and family. Responsible for identifying patient/family needs and for providing supportive care in accordance with the attending Physician�s orders, Plan of Care and Hospice and Home Care policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN accredited school of Nursing is required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
• Two years recent hospital, medical/surgical or other relevant nursing experience required.
• Hospice & Palliative Care Certification is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of I.V. pump, and central line maintenance preferred.
• Has knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, which is appropriate to the population of patients served.
• Proficient computer skills, including experience with various software, database and electronic records programs is preferred.
• Current RN licensure in the Commonwealth of MA and RI is required.
• Hospice & Palliative Care Certification will be required within eligibility timeframe of 2 years if not certified at time of hire.
• Basic life support (BLS) certification 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

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Pay Range

USD $37.82 - USD $53.96 /Hr.