jobs in North Dartmouth, MA

Nursing Jobs in North Dartmouth, MA

RN Hospice Hospital Based

Overview This nurse will be stationed at Saint Annes hospital doing goals of care conversations, GIP admissions or discharge homes Make a difference every day as an Amedisys admissions registered nurse Join Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.-where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home. Attractive pay Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth. Paid time off. Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan. Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more.* Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program. 401(k) with a company match. Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave. Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement. And more. *Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status. *Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan. Responsibilities Coordinates admissions of hospice patients by making skilled assessments of patients initial physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs. Coordinates the establishment of the initial plan of care with the attending physician, m edical d irector and the i nterdisciplinary t eam. Provides skilled interventions and instructions to patient and caregivers to provide optimum symptom control and patient comfort under the direction of p hysician. Functions as a liaison between disciplines and facilities during the admission process. Develops, prepares and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to policies. Submits accurate documentation per care center policy. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate. Communicates significant findings, problems, changes in condition or environment to the c linical m anager/ p hysician and other members of the hospice care team. Communicates with the p hysician regarding the patients' needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; obtains physician orders as required. Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work. One year of clinical RN experience . Current CPR certification. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills , and experience. Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Med-Surg

Internship

1 week ago

RN, Med Surg

Cape Cod Healthcare Falmouth, MA

$38.36 - $78.11 / hour

Purpose of Position: Coordinates total nursing care for patients. Participates in patient and family teaching. Demonstrates leadership abilities by working cooperatively with nursing and other patient care team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing in the clinical setting. Description Qualifications Schedule Details: Sign-On Bonus Eligible! Practices according to entity mandatory requirements. Practices according to department expectations. Practices with a Customer Service approach to all activities. Cares for patients utilizing the nursing process. Provides care as part of the interdisciplinary team. Utilizes internal and external resources. Provides effective patient/family teaching. Documents according to entity/department guidelines. Administers medications safely. Provides care according to best practice standards of care in nursing. Identifies signs and symptoms of neglect/abuse and reports as required by law. Cares for the terminally ill patient and family. Manages the patient with pain. Utilizes chemical and physical restraints as per policy. Utilizes techniques of time management effectively. Provides care respective of patient's advance directives. Maintains appropriate licenses, certifications, registrations to perform duties of their designated role/positions. Addresses the age-specific needs of patients, specifically adolescents, adults, geriatric adults. Performs skills safely and according to specific policies/protocols. Manages patients with chest drainage devices. Manages patients with Intravenous Therapy. Uses Electronic Medical Record appropriately and accurately. Manages patients receiving epidural analgesia. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in administration and assessment of patient response to cardiac medications. Manages patients on telemetry monitoring. Responds appropriately in emergency/urgent situations. Provides care to post-operative patients. Cares for patients with orthopedic diagnoses. Other duties may be assigned. Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Current Registered Nurse (RN) Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Maintains BLS certification. Successful completion of Medical/Surgical IV Medication Module within 3 months of hire. Successful completion of Basic Arrhythmia exam, before hire. Bi-Pap Competency within 3 months of hire and then yearly for RNs caring for patients requiring Bi-Pap (MS1 RNs only) 72PP (36 Hours Per Week), Rotating Days/Eves, 7a-7p, Every Other Weekend & Rotating Holidays (Med Surg 4) *Sign-On Bonus Eligible! Organization : Falmouth Hospital Association Primary Location : Massachusetts-Falmouth Department : FHA-Med / Surg 4 Annual/Hourly: Hourly Hiring Pay Range: 38.36 - 78.11

Full-time

1 week ago

Registered Nurse

Brown University Health Newport, RI

$35.70 - $71.40 / hour

Summary Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager (or designee), and within hospital and departmental policies and procedures, the professional registered nurse acts as a patient advocate in the application of the nursing process. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patients. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. Responsibilities Recognizes and reports deviations from patient or established norms. Identifies deviations from established norms not related to chief patient’s complaints. Reports patient’s responses to treatment(s), and documents nursing interventions. Provides basic comfort and support according to patient needs. Fosters patient(s) and family participation in achieving optimum level of patient’s functioning and performing activities of daily living. Sets priorities in individual patient’s assignments. Seeks guidance and resources, when necessary, in management of patient care.Identifies and assesses emergency situations. Initiates appropriate response and intervention. Plans for potential needs during emergency situations.Defines nursing diagnosis and expected patient’s outcomes. May modify nursing plan of care based on diagnosis and/or outcomes. Documents on appropriate nursing assessment forms. Implements nursing interventions and evaluates based on patient’s outcomes. Modifies plan or care, accordingly, including documentation. The Registered Nurse maintains knowledge of contemporary, professional nursing practice within the legal framework of the Rhode Island Nurse Practice Act. Attends training and retraining, as needed, to maintain current knowledge of hospital and patient’s care practices and procedures. Utilizes established protocols and collaborates with the health team to facilitate therapeutic interventions and attainment of desired patient outcomes.Participates in quality improvement processes and risk management activities. Attends unit-based, or hospital meetings to facilitate patient care management.Functions in a cooperative and productive manner in the work environment. Integrates complete physical assessment with nursing assessment, and records reviews in developing a comprehensive and individualized plan of care. Follows all documentation guidelines per policy and procedure. Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives. Maintains safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Demonstrates self-direction in maintaining and advancing clinical and professional competency. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. Provides functional guidance and direction to LPNs, CNAs, and other licensed personnel, as required. May assume shift charge responsibility on an assigned unit. Responsibility includes maintaining an overview of unit activities and delegating work responsibilities with equitable assignments. Makes bed and patient assignments and assigns primary patients to staff. Minimum Qualifications Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. Current BLS Certification (American Heart Association) Registered nurses should develop general proficiency as a staff nurse within three months of employment. For specialty unit, general nursing experience appropriate to the specialty, is preferred. Conformity to the Code of Professional Nurses.Understanding of the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act of the state of Rhode Island.Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and sensitivity to cultural diversity in each step of the care process. Education Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, associate’s degree in nursing required, Baccalaureate in nursing preferred. Pay Range $35.70-$71.40 EEO Statement Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location: Newport Hospital - 11 Friendship Street Newport, Rhode Island 02840 Work Type 36 hours weekly, 7pm-7:30am three nights a week, every other weekend, every other holiday Work Shift Night Daily Hours 12 hours Driving Required No

Part-time

1 week ago

Registered Nurse

Brown University Health East Providence, RI

$35.70 - $71.40 / hour

SUMMARY: Utilizing the nursing process, is responsible for providing for the acute and long-term nursing care needs of patients, families, and generic Program milieu within the context of Program, Department, and Hospital standards. Provides services to childrendolescents. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides direct nursing and patient care services through application of nursing process by assessing patient’s immediate and long-term needs. Initiates biopsychosocial assessment of patients’ acute nursing needs guided by admission procedure; documents such in required patient medical records format. Assures completion of the nursing assessment form within 8 hours of admission for assigned patient. Communicates significant changes in assessment findings to the nurse in charge and other appropriate health care providers and summarizes the patient’s status in team meetings and reports. Provides direct patient care through the application of nursing process by planning treatment interventions with the patient, family, and health care team. Initiates patient care plan at the time of admission and completes plan within 8 hours according to admission procedure. Plans for patient/staff safety according to established Hospital procedures. Develops and updates the patient care plan to reflect the patient status each shift: - Formulates patient and family treatment goals. - Identifies nursing interventions based on treatment goals. - Identifies patient/family strengths. - Identifies inpatient and aftercare needs of patient and family. - Formulates measurable short and long-term goals with time. Provides direct patient care services through application of nursing process by implementing nursing care based on individual patient needs. Establishes and maintains an individual and milieu-based therapeutic alliance as reflected in ongoing documentation and clinical supervision. Serves as a patient advocate by supporting patient Bill of Rights and child mental health law. Acquires and maintains technical and psychiatric specialty skills appropriate to clinical program. Provides direct patient care within the context of the therapeutic milieu. Implements interventions as specified in the Nursing Care Plan within established time frames. Follows established policies, procedures, program protocols, and Joint Commission standards to insure safe and effective standards of practice. Provides patient education regarding procedures prior to implementation. Administers and documents prescribed medications (scheduled/PRN’s) according to medical protocol. Assesses and documents effectiveness of medication and side-effects. Accurately transcribes physician orders and implements according to prescribed medical protocol. Provides direct patient care services through application of nursing process by evaluating effectiveness of care provided by self, peers, subordinates, and other health care providers. Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions according to patient’s response and modifies interventions as needed. Sees consultation and direction through established lines of supervision in identifying and resolving situations which interfere with patient outcomes and work relationships. Participates in accurate quality assurance data collection and contributes to the Program and Program-based nursing quality assurance program. Demonstrates the ability to communicate the status of the patient’s condition through the use of behaviorally oriented procedures. Assertively and respectfully questions any medical orders which conflict with ethical or patient care standards of nursing/medical back-up. Participates in the ongoing development and implementation of the therapeutic milieu. Provides milieu management throughout each shift by assessing and responding to the acute needs of the patient group, including: - Safety of the environment. - Patient group interactions. - Staff interactions. Responds immediately to requests for assistance beyond the unit level when directed and according to Program protocol. Provides leadership in acute or emergency situations according to Program standards; participates as a member of the Emergency Response Team. Demonstrates group skills in leading and co-leading therapeutic milieu groups and supports individual patient participation. Organizes and participates in informal patient groups in Program-based milieu assessment. Communicates significant changes in individual patient/milieu status to nurse in charge. Directly participates in the milieu program as a direct care provider. Demonstrates leadership in organizing the delivery of patient care. Supervises Milieu Therapists and support staff according to their scope of practice in accordance with Joint Commission acute care and Program standards. Prioritizes interventions in rapidly changing patient situations as demonstrated by an organized response with an outcome that optimizes patient welfare in accordance with Program standards. Provides consistent leadership on unit when assigned as nurse in charge according to Program standards. Identifies and provides for teaching needs of patients, families, and other health care providers. Reviews and documents teaching needs in nursing care plan. Provides basic and complex teaching to patients and documents response in patient’s record. Assists in orientation of new employees and students according to orientation guidelines. Provides impromptu instruction and demonstration of therapeutic techniques, nursing procedures, and products. Maintains commitment to professional growth and competency through ongoing activities that promote professional role development. Effectively manages time; recognizing and prioritizing urgent issues while assuring assigned work is completed. Follows through on commitments and assigned projects in a timely fashion. Consistently documents required materials, keeps records of such, and disseminates to appropriate parties. Consistently follows established job schedule and required procedure for assuring adequate coverage during absences. Maintains current knowledge of the field as demonstrated by sharing knowledge and skills with members of the health care team during team meetings, report, or informal sessions. Participates in the performance appraisal process by identifying specific short and long-term professional goals with supervisor. Keeps current with changes in the Hospital and Program by participating in staff meetings, reading and initialing all minutes and new policies and procedures. Adherence to Hospital, Department, and Program policies and procedures. Attends six Program meetings per year as assigned. Maintains current certification in crisis management. Maintains current BLS certification. Attends Program staff development as assigned. Attends monthly Program Development Day presentations as assigned. Consistently follows all Hospital and Departmental policies and procedures. Consistently follows all Program-based policies and procedures. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Graduate of a school of nursing with current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island. BLS Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. EXPERIENCE: One year of psychiatric nursing and/or pediatric nursing preferred WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is performed in a psychology-based clinical setting requiring extensive standing, walking and occasional lifting of patients. Strong background and experience working with students with various emotional and behavioral disorders in addition to a developmental disability, such as intellectual disability of autism spectrum disorders SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None Pay Range $35.70-$71.40 EEO Statement Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location: Bradley Hospital - 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, Rhode Island 02915 Work Type 24 hours, 7a-7:30p, every other weekend and holiday as assigned Work Shift Day Daily Hours 12 hours Driving Required No