Nursing Jobs in Chelmsford, MA
$84,300.22 - $107,481.20 / year
Job Profile Summary This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Home Care Nurse duties: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care needs of a designated group of patients or provides nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patient’s plan of care as directed. Provides professional nursing care to patients. Requires a nursing license. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Typically responsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems. Job Overview The Hospice RN Case Manager serves as case manager for the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and is responsible for the delivery of quality hospice nursing care for each patient assigned. Job Description Minimum Qualifications: 1. Candidates must hold an active RN license in the state where services are provided and may not work in states where they are not licensed. If additional state licensure is required, it must be obtained within sixty (60) days 2. Current CPR Certification. 3. One (1) year of hospice and home health experience. Preferred Qualifications: 1. One (1) year of hospice and home health experience. Location: Malden, MA and surrounding areas Hours: Full-Time, 40hrs/Week. Weekend/Holiday Commitment. Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1. Provides hospice nursing care to patients and families utilizing current principles of palliative care and symptom management to produce hospice outcomes. 2. Coordinates care in a cost-efficient manner. 3. Collaborates effectively with other members of IDT. 4. Utilizes nursing process and current standards of nursing practice in providing hospice care. 5. Remains competent in technical nursing skills (i.e. IVs, Gtubes, etc.) 6. Provides effective patient and family teaching. 7. Communicates with physician and Tufts Medicine Care at Home staff regarding changes in patient’s condition. 8. Understands family dynamics and works effectively within various types of family systems. 9. Provides peers with support and mentoring if appropriate. 11. Demonstrates the ability to act as a patient and family advocate. Provides information to families about all available resources. 12. Accurately addresses need for additional services. 13. Performs adequate number of nursing visits and on call/triage necessary to provide superior hospice care under Tufts Medicine Care at Home standards. 15. Communicates patient reports and status changes concisely and effectively. 17. Updates Care Plan, Medication Profile and HHA Treatment Plan routinely and as patient condition changes. 18. Completes all nursing documentation per procedures and nursing standard of practice including assessments, interventions, responses to interventions, communications, verbal orders, etc. 20. Manages caseload efficiently and effectively. 21. Involves Clinical Manager and Medical Director in situations appropriately. 22. Follows guidelines for weekend and evening coverage. 26. Pursues standards of excellence in performance as a hospice case manager. 27. Works with Clinical Manager to identify opportunities for improvement in performance and works to address them. 28. Proactive in increasing knowledge of hospice care and standards of practice. 29. Assists in hospice education in community. Physical Requirements: 1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. 2. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 25 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. 3. The employee in this position frequently communicates internally and externally. 4. Must be able to exchange accurate information via phone, email and/or in person. 5. Specific vision abilities apply including close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. 6. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 7. May be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. Skills & Abilities: 1. Ability to work both autonomously and as a team member. 2. Strong assessment and prioritization skills. 3. Excellent interpersonal skills. 4. Ability to function well in very busy situations. 5. Responsible and reliable. 6. Good organizational skills. At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay Range : $84,300.22 - $107,481.20 
Job Title : School Nurse (LPN/RN) Location : Nashua, NH Position Type : Full-time, Onsite Responsibilities: Provide nursing care and health support to students. Administer medications and treatments as needed. Respond to illnesses, injuries, and health emergencies. Maintain accurate health records and collaborate with school staff and families. Qualifications: Active New Hampshire nursing license (LPN or RN) Previous experience working with pediatrics required Previous school-based experience preferred Benefits: Competitive compensation Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) retirement plan Supportive school environment focused on student success If you, or anyone you know, is interested in a school-based nursing opportunity please apply here or send resume and interest to samantha.teresi@sunbeltstaffing.com. $126,100 - $204,732.50 / year
In collaboration with a physician, the Oncology NP/PA manages outpatient care. The NP/PA is responsible for acute and chronic problems associated with such disease, treatment and/or conditions. The NP/PA provides anticipatory guidance, patient and family education, and psychological and emotional support. The NP/PA has prescriptive authority which includes schedule II through V controlled substances in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The NP/PA is a member of an interdisciplinary care team that requires effective communication and collaboration with co-workers at the Institute in addition to collaborating institutions and agencies. The role requires critical thinking, an understanding of research principles and practices and leadership that improves the quality of care and advances nursing/medical care within the work setting and throughout the community. The NP/PA takes advantage of formal and informal learning opportunities to strengthen his or her knowledge base in support of the Institute’s Mission, Vision and Core Values. At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals. NP Qualifications Authorization to practice in an expanded role as a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Current certification from a nationally recognized accrediting body approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing for Nurse Practitioners Minimum of 24 contact hours beyond generic education in pharmacotherapeutics Masters degree in Nursing Minimum of 1 year oncology nursing experience or 1 year Nurse Practitioner experience Oncology Nurse Practitioner experience preferred In possession of Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Federal DEA numbers Certification in Oncology Nursing preferred - OCN, AOCN, CPON, BMTCN, CPHON Terms and Conditions of employment for Nurse Practitioners at Dana-Farber are governed by a collective bargaining unit through the Massachusetts Nurses Association at our Longwood, Chestnut Hill, and Merrimack Valley locations. PA Qualifications A Master’s Degree and successful completion of an AAPA/NCCPA accredited Physician Assistant Studies program are required. Must be NCCPA Certified and licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in Massachusetts. Must maintain current DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substance Licenses, and complete 100 hours of CME according to national and state regulations during each 2 year period of employment. PA I: No professional experience required. PA II: 2 years of qualifying professional Physician Assistant experience PA III: 5 years of qualifying professional Physician Assistant experience Pay Transparency Statement (Nurse Practitioner) The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications. For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Current full time (40 hrs/week) Boston contract salaries for NPs range from $130, 321.86 - $293, 282.93 At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. EEO Poster Pay Transparency Statement The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications. For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). $126,100.00 - $204,732.50 