RN Medical Surgical-VNA

Overview

• 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 Medical Surgical-VNA
• *$5,000 new hire sign-on bonus for this position. (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible)*
• Hours: 40hrs
• Shift: Day shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm 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 24 hours.
• Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a National League for Nursing accredited school is required.
• A Bachelors Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• 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.
• Proficient computer skills, including experience with various software, database and electronic records programs is preferred.
• 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
• Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Pay Range

USD $39.33 - USD $56.16 /Hr.