Nursing Jobs in Downtown, MA
$70,699.20 - $136,801.60 / year
If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site. Requisition Number: R-22448 Facility: LOC0028 - 30 Reservoir Park Drive30 Reservoir Park Drive Rockland, MA 02370 Department Name: SSH VNA Team 2 Status: Full time Budgeted Hours: 40 Shift: Day (United States of America) The community health nurse is a professional nurse knowledgeable in community health nursing who provides nursing care to patients in the community setting. Compensation Pay Range: $70,699.20 - $136,801.60 1. Schedule Completes weekly schedule and makes scheduled home visits per assignment. Schedules and prioritizes nursing visits according to client acuity and in accordance with the organization's emergency preparedness plan 2. Assessment/Documentation Admission Visit For each admission to caseload, develops an individualized and holistic plan of care for the patient in collaboration with the patient/family/caregiver. Performs admission physical and psycho social assessment to determine appropriate plan of care. 3. Reassessment/Visit Documentation For each visit, demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement the plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures necessary for the skilled care of the patient, as evidenced by chart review and observation. Updates the plan of care on an ongoing basis as goals are met and problems are identified. 4. Discharge/Documentation Discharge For each discharge, documentation demonstrates improvement in outcomes or applicable variances are identified. Patients are appropriately prepared for discharge and all disciplines involved in the care of the patient are in agreement with plan. 5. Medication Demonstrates knowledge of department policies and procedures for administering and documenting medications.Medication reconciliation is completed every visit and medication profile is reviewed and updated with changes as appropriate. DRR is run with each additional medication. Medication management is taught to each patient/family member each visit , including side effects. 6. Case Management The case manager demonstrates responsibility and accountability for coordinating the plan of care for each patient on caseload. The patient /family is involved and participates in the plan of care. Communicates with all disciplines to insure quality of care. 7. Safety Awareness Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment. Complies with current hand hygiene and infection control guidelines. 8. Professional Development Responds to and participates in opportunities to maintain, enhance, and promote the image of the professional nurse. 9. Leadership Development Serves in a formal or informal leadership role 10. Advanced Clinical Skills Responds to and participates in opportunities to demonstrate the use of individual advance clinical skills and advance clinical knowledge. Assumes overall responsibility for own professional development by incorporating knowledge of evidence-based practice and research into clinical practice Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from a college/university accredited by the NLN is preferred. Minimum Work Experience One to two (1–2) years of medical/surgical nursing experience is preferred. Write, speak, understand English. Basic Nursing competencies. M-F 800-430, 1 weekend every 4 weeks, 1 holiday per year Responsibilities if Required: Education if Required: License/Registration/Certification Requirements: RN-Registered Nurse - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts) 
$73,000 - $104,400 / year
If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site. Requisition Number: R-22440 Facility: LOC0029 - 44 Fogg Road44 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name: SHS Employee Health Status: Full time Budgeted Hours: 40 Shift: Day (United States of America) The EHS Workers' Compensation RN coordinates and implements hospital-wide programs for the prevention and control of workplace associated illnesses and injuries for health system employees. Compensation Pay Range: $73,000.00 - $104,400.00 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1 - Case Management, surveillance and reporting on workplace injuries and illnesses, including reporting to government agencies, contact tracing, vaccine administration, pre-placement assessments and collaborating with frontline staff and leaders to enhance protections for staff and patients 2 – Performs preplacement evaluations on new employees utilizing a high level of physical assessment skills. a - Accurately with appropriate documentation. b - Performed efficiently, within 1/2 hour. 3 - Plays an essential role in providing routine and emergency care to employees, recognizing urgent health situations and/or makes appropriate recommendations and/or health care referrals based on skilled assessment findings. a – Consults with Nurse Practitioner when necessary for employee evaluation. b - Orders appropriate diagnostic tests utilizing approved protocols. c- Follows the care of the employee throughout the period of injury. d- Works with finance to determine employee wages during period of disability. 4- HR Liaison to Recruitment a - Attend weekly meetings to determine trends and outcomes on contracted employees 5 - Body Fluid Exposure Reporting a - Maintain OSHA sharps log for reporting monthly and yearly injuries. 6- Ability to triage care via SICKline 7 - Liaison to Infection Prevention, TPA and managers as needed to carry out the preceding duties JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education - Preferred Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing as validated through the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing Minimum Work Experience Previous Acute Care RN experience preferred Required Licenses / Certifications Registered Nurse – Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts) Required additional Knowledge and Abilities Thorough understanding of healthcare and is data driven and colleague focused. Vaccination and TB screening experience required. CIC or COHN certification (preferred) EXCEL experience (preferred). Monday- Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Responsibilities if Required: Education if Required: License/Registration/Certification Requirements: RN-Registered Nurse - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts) 