RN Pediatric Palliative Care Per Diem

Care Dimensions has a truly meaningful purpose - to provide compassionate care to our patients who are faced with an advanced or end-of-life illness. Since 1978, Care Dimensions has been a driving force in expanding access to hospice and palliative care in Massachusetts. At Care Dimensions, we invest in people who take pride in caring and supporting. We support and strengthen our people with extensive training, teamwork and technology. Our values are embedded in our work, each and every day : Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Responsiveness, Innovation. As part of the Care Dimensions team, you'll gain the support and inspiration for a career you'll find meaningful every day.

Summary

Reporting to the Palliative Care Clinical Manager, the Per Diem Pediatric Palliative Care RN is responsible for providing care coordination, care plan development, and anticipate and assist with symptom management including pain management for assigned pediatric palliative care patients. The Per Diem Pediatric Palliative Care RN participates in family support, teaching, discharge planning and continuity of care across sites of care, in collaboration with the primary care team.

What You'll Bring :

• Two year additional work experience as a professional pediatric nurse in a homecare, hospital or skilled nursing facility with strong palliative care assessment skills and care planning skills.
• One year work experience in hospice and / or palliative care.
• Must obtain and maintain any applicable certification for the performance of this functional role as defined by Care Dimensions.
• Demonstrated understanding of Medicare / Medicaid benefit as it relates to all facilities settings.
• Experience in the use of electronic medical record preferred.
• Strong verbal and written, communication skills with patients, caretakers and providers.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, time management skills.
• Fluency in Spanish and / or Portuguese beneficial.

INDRN

The Pay Range listed is the anticipated hiring range of this position. Precise pay rates are determined through consideration of one or more of the following : education, training, relevant experience and work location. There are some cases in which the pay rate could exceed the range listed on this job post. Care Dimensions also offers a comprehensive benefits package - including employer-sponsored health insurance, paid time-off, tuition reimbursement, student loan paydown, supplemental insurance options and more - which adds to the company's generous total rewards package.

Pay Range

51-$54 USD

Benefits are offered to employees that are scheduled to work 20 hours / week, which include a generous earned time (vacation days) program, tuition reimbursement, scholarship programs, student loan paydown program, two retirement plans, in addition to medical / dental / vision / life / disability insurance, and so much more!

Care Dimensions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strongly encourage people of color, those that identify as part of the LGBTQ community, veterans, and individuals with different abilities to apply. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation during any part of the interview process may request one. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Salary : $51 - $54