RN Staff Nurse

Our client in MA is looking for a RN Staff Nurse_ for a contract role. (possible contract to perm for right candidate) Job will be based in Danvers MA. _

_ Role is in a Hospice House. Hours are 11pm-7am Monday thru Friday._

Summary:

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the RN Staff Nurse works under the supervision of a Clinical Manager or Hospice House Manager and the attending physician to coordinate all aspects of the patient’s care in accordance with current professional standards and practice to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families.

Responsible for identifying patient/family needs and for providing supportive care in accordance with the attending physician's orders and plan of care and client's policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse, currently licensed in Massachusetts in good standing.
• Associate’s degree in nursing required; Bachelor's degree in nursing, or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum three years of varied work experience as a professional nurse, and preferably one of the three years in an acute setting
• 2-3 years of experience working in hospice care.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings.
• Skilled in nursing practice, able to cope with family emotional stress and tolerant of individual lifestyles.
• Demonstrated understanding of hospice philosophy and principles.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation and ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and in good working order.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for identifying patient/family needs and for providing supportive care in accordance with the attending physician's orders and plan of care and policies and procedures.
• Obtains relevant clinical information from patient records and from other staff members to ensure necessary familiarity with patient/family situations which require intervention.
• Communicates pertinent information to primary nurse and/or designated manager.
• Maintains regular and effective communication with other clinical staff, so that patient activities are coordinated and consistent.
• Performs other duties assigned as required or requested.
• Must obtain and maintain any certifications required for the performance of this functional role as defined by Company
• Ability to transport self to facility

INDHP

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Physical Setting:

• Assisted living facility

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 3 years (Required)
• Hospice & palliative medicine: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45 - $55