Nursing Jobs in Hanson, MA
$122,301.82 - $155,933.24 / 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 Nursing Leadership duties: Controls, directs, and participates in the activities of the organization through a hierarchy of managers and supervisors. Responsibilities also include long-term strategic planning, determining the policies of the organization, and allocating its resources and making decisions regarding organization growth and diversification to accomplish entity's vision . A management role that supervises employees focusing on tactical, operational activities within a specified area, with the majority of time spent overseeing area of responsibility, planning, prioritizing and/or directing the responsibilities of employees. Goal achievement is typically accomplished through performance of direct and/or indirect reports . A role that manages experienced professionals who exercise latitude and independence in assignments . Responsibilities typically include: policy and strategy implementation for short-term results (1 year or less), problems faced are difficult to moderately complex, and influences others outside of own job area regarding policies, practices and procedures. Job Overview This position plans, organizes, and oversees daily clinical and administrative operations of designated unit/program or service . Assumes accountability and responsibility for translating the philosophy, objectives , policies , and procedures and nursing/patient care services into effective action. Prepares staff schedules, requests , and allocates resources and facilitates coordination of care/services to meet patient care and operational requirements. Develops and sustains an environment that promotes excellence in clinical practice and customer satisfaction, while striving for optimal efficiency, productivity, and utilization of all resources. Works cooperatively within department and other services to create a system of quality health care. Job Description Minimum Qualifications: 1. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN). 2. Registered Nurse (RN) license. 3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. 4. Three (3) years of nursing leadership experience. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN). 2. Five (5) years of nursing leadership experience. 3. Nursing specialty certification. 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 . Serves as a high visibility leader, role model and professional mentor; represents a positive image of the unit/practice area to the organization. 2. Ensures excellence in quality, safety , and regulatory requirements. 3. Ensures patient care delivery is safe, of high quality and is cost effective. 4. Effectively defines and communicates a vision of excellence for the unit/practice area. 5. Creates opportunities for multidisciplinary forums in order to solve problems and facilitate planning. 6. Monitors and ensures excellence in the clinical practice of nursing and the delivery of patient care on unit/practice area. 7. Integrates the nursing service philosophy into all unit practices and programs. 8. Utilizes a performance improvement process to assess the response to care from patients, families and others. 9. Consults with patients and families in response to staff nurse requests, direct family requests and/or direct assessment of patient/family responses to hospitalization. 10. Interacts with staff nurses for the purpose of assessing the care provided and the nurses’ capabilities to provide care in changing circumstances. 11. Keeps current with literature regarding changing practices, interventions and research in patient care and health care delivery. 12. Creates an environment that supports and celebrates the professional growth of the nursing staff. Supports the ongoing development of staff through coaching, mentoring and role modeling. 13. Creates an environment that fosters collaborative relationships. 14. Ensures clinical competence of staff. 15. Provides leadership in setting the direction of the unit and is responsive to changing internal and external factors. 16. Utilizes relevant data and outcome measures in analysis and planning . 17. Collaborates with other disciplines in practice initiatives to improve and maintain quality while managing costs. 18. Establishes and maintains relationships and open communication with departments which provide support services to the clinical area in order to insure the appropriate level of service at all times. 19. Manages human, fiscal and other resources needed to support clinical nursing practice and positive patient outcomes 20. Monitors and critically analyzes resource utilization of the unit. 21. Develops budget proposals based on the changing needs of the patient population and clinical programs. 22. Collaborates with physicians, hospital administrators, and other relevant groups on methods of delivering care. 23. Selects unit staff and ensures that all members are competent to fulfill their assigned responsibilities. 24. Responsible for patient and family satisfaction. 25. Manages systems in order to accomplish patient, unit, departmental and institutional goals. 26. Facilitates and promotes achievement of unit based/practice area goals in line with the medical center mission . 27. Assures standards of care are consistently achieved on the unit/practice area. 28. Seeks opportunities to build working alliances with other professional groups. 29. Develops and monitors systems that promote and support nursing practice. 30. Utilizes knowledge of patients, personnel and practice to plan initiatives that ensure positive patient outcomes in an effective and efficient manner . 31. Overall responsibility for recruiting , staff retention, staff development and performance . Adheres to appropriate staffing plan, accommodates to changing needs of the unit . Physical Requirements: 1. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking. 2. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer patients and equipment. 3. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching. 4. Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise and possible exposure to radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc. 5. Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases and other transmissible infections. 6. Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation to reports and computer equipment. 7. Hearing and visual acuity sufficient to perform examinations, observe patients, read monitors and documents, and hear audible equipment alarms. 8. May have contact with hazardous materials. Skills & Abilities: 1. Ability to apply the skills and knowledge 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. 2. Management and interpersonal skills necessary to provide leadership to a variety of employees; to maintain a variety of internal and external contacts; and to interact effectively with patients, families; physicians and other departments. 3. Analytical abilities/critical thinking skills to identify and resolve operational problems. 4. Demonstrated leadership abilities. 5. Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions. 6. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. 7. Ability to adapt in a changing environment. 8. Ability to collect, track and trend data in order to identify opportunities for performance improvement. 9. Clinical competence in nursing practice. 1 0 . Ability to work collaboratively with nurses, physicians and administrative colleagues. 1 1 . Ability to navigate complex electronic clinical and administrative information systems and applications. 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 : $122,301.82 - $155,933.24 
Currently seeking a Full-Time MDS Nurse Coordinator (RN/LPN)! A busy skilled nursing and rehab facility is seeking a MDS Coordinator (RN/ LPN). We are focused on one goal: providing an exceptional experience for our residents and patients. We welcome you to join our team! Benefits for MDS Coordinator: 401k Match Referral Bonuses Flexible schedule Health/vision/dental Requirements for MDS Coordinator: Experience in MDS completion. Ability to monitor, evaluates, and manages care plans for residents. Excellent communication skills with residents, families and the interdisciplinary team 1-2 years' experience in long term care Job Duties for MDS Coordinator: Assess and monitor proper treatment for residents. Determine the health status, care plans, and procedures for intake of residents, according to state and federal standards. Perform clinical assessments. 
$82,367.58 - $124,614.60 / year
*This is a 24 hour/week position* The Oncology Registered Nurse is focused on patient assessment, patient education, the coordination of care, administration of therapy, symptom management and supportive care for the Oncology and Hematology patients at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Registered Nurse cares for individuals receiving therapy for oncologic and hematologic problems. The nurse’s responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for a complex patient population. The nurse’s role includes administration of chemotherapy and other medications and infusions, telephone nursing care, direct patient care and charge capture/billing for all services rendered. The nurse provides patient and family education and psychosocial and emotional support. He/she is a member of a multidisciplinary care team that requires effective communication and collaboration with co-workers and staff as well as collaborating institutions and agencies. The role requires clinical expertise, critical thinking, collaborative practice, excellent communication skills and an understanding of the principles and practices of clinical research. 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. Delivers expert, evidence-based nursing care to patients and families: Implements nursing process: Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation. Assesses patient and family needs. Promotes health care outcomes in concert with currently accepted clinical practice guidelines. Analyzes assessment data to develop and support clinically accurate diagnoses. Collaborates proactively with all interdisciplinary team members with a patient centered focus to facilitate and maximize patient healthcare outcomes. Plans care by establishing goals with measurable outcomes. Implements the plan of care. Evaluates the patient’s response to interventions. Documents care according to Institute and regulatory agencies’ requirements. Administers medications and other treatments, which may include chemotherapy, and performs procedures safely and efficiently in accordance with Institute policy. May administer blood transfusions. Evaluates educational and psychological needs of patient and family and incorporates identified needs into the plan of care. Educates patient and family regarding treatment modalities of disease, which may include chemotherapy and radiation therapy and symptom management. Reviews patient’s clinical status and laboratory values pre-treatment and consults with provider when appropriate. Evaluates and determines need for patient referrals to other members of the interdisciplinary needs as appropriate. Identifies appropriate community resources to promote continuity of care and makes appropriate referrals. Manages patient care across the continuum, making appropriate referrals to home care and hospice, as necessary. Prepare and administers chemotherapy/biotherapy and supportive therapy in accordance with ASCO/ONS Guidelines. Recognizes and responds to emergency situations appropriately. Maintains BLS certification. Provides telephone triage according to policies and documents telephone interactions. Performs the following technical skills; Intravenous therapy including peripheral and central venous vascular access devices, including obtaining IV access, Safe handling practices for hazardous, cytotoxic and biological agents, Chemotherapy administration skills, including vesicant and non-vesicant medications. Complies with accepted standards of professional nursing practice, as well as with all licensure/registration requirements applicable to the nursing role. Supports the DFCI Nursing Department Professional Practice Model and Quality Plan. Accurately records charges for all services rendered on the day service. Collaborates with Clinic Assistant to assure accurate inventory of all supplies. Serves as a resource to medical personnel in other health facilities, providing telephone consultation to engender optimal Oncology practices and knowledge among health care professionals caring for cancer patients. Establishes rapport with patients and families from a variety of cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds: Interacts with patients and families in a caring and compassionate manner respecting the need for privacy and confidentiality. Develops approaches to problem solving which meet the individual needs of the patients and families. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-specific care and support to the populations served. Promotes a culture of inclusion. Fosters an environment that is sensitive to the needs of diverse populations, including but not limited to culture, ethnicity, gender, and age. Manages the environment of patient care: Monitors the environment of care with attention to patient safety and assures compliance with regulatory agency standards. Complies with applicable policies, procedures, work rules and standards of conduct. Adheres to the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (ANA, 2015) in all aspects of professional practice. Bases care on the Standards of Oncology Nursing Practice and Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy Guidelines. Works collaboratively and functions as an effective member of the health care team: Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with peers and co-workers. Effectively addresses and manages conflicts. Demonstrates excellent communication skills. Demonstrates effectiveness as a contributing member to the multidisciplinary health care team. Delegates as appropriate and supervises assistive personnel in their provision of patient care. May function in the charge nurse role when necessary, collaborating with staff and coordinating flow of patients into the infusion areas. Participates in committees, councils, and initiatives. Demonstrates flexibility in setting and changing priorities. Accepts additional responsibilities as needed. Participates in QA/QI projects for the unit as requested. Seeks opportunities to foster professional growth: Identifies areas for professional growth. Formulates professional goals, objectives and methods for accomplishing these. Attends in-services, workshops and seminars. Shares information gained with colleagues. Facilitates professional growth of self and others by acting as a preceptor and mentor for new staff. Meets all annual evaluation requirements and competencies within the established time period. Pursues active membership in local and national professional organizations. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and ability to make independent decisions Ability to function in a busy work setting with patients with complex needs IV skills strongly preferred Work tasks require walking, standing, climbing, sitting, bending, reaching and occasional lifting. Some tasks are performed while sitting Good hearing and vision are required for the time spent in interactions with others, telecommunications and the required reading of medical and pharmaceutical documents and patient care related documents Communications with physicians or staff during office hours requires organization of information, discretion and balancing of multiple communications Relationships with patients/families and colleagues requires excellent listening skills, the ability to identify issues and seek a resolution that reflects the quality care and satisfaction goals of the practice The work requires concentration and frequent mental and visual attention as well as the ability to work efficiently. Frequent interruptions and movement away from desk require the ability to stay focused and return to uncompleted tasks Telephone communications listening and speaking skills are required for the time spent in this mode of communication The ability to balance multiple tasks and normal stress associated with the duties and responsibilities of this position are essential requirements in the performance of this job The ability to speak, read and write in English, and the ability to perform mathematical pharmaceutical calculations is required for this position Demonstrates understanding of special needs and behaviors of age groups of the population served: young adult to geriatric Minimum Job Qualifications The position requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or New Hampshire, as appropriate. A bachelor’s degree in nursing is strongly preferred, and candidates with an associate degree must complete a BSN within 4 years. At least 1 year of recent RN experience is required, with ambulatory and/or oncology experience preferred. Professional nursing certification (e.g., OCN, BMTCN, CPHON, AOCNP, CRNI, RN-BC) is preferred, and AHA BLS certification is required (AHA ACLS is acceptable as a minimum requirement). Supervisory Responsibilities No direct supervision of others but does supervise assistive personnel as appropriate in the provision of patient care. PATIENT CONTACT: Yes 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). $82,367.58 - $124,614.60 
$100,000 - $107,000 / year
Overview Admissions Registered Nurse / RN , Hospice Location: Norwood, MA Position: Admissions Registered Nurse / RN, Hospice Position Type: Full-Time Remote/Virtual Position: No Coverage Area: Greater Boston and surrounding areas Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse Salary: $100000 - $107000 / year Schedule: 3 12 hour shifts - 10am - 10pm plus weekend rotation Offer Based on Years of Experience What You Need to Know Reimagining Your Career in Hospice Caring for others is more than what you do — it’s who you are. At AccentCare, you’ll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You’ll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care. We’re proud to be named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek — a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place. When you thrive, so does the community of care we’re building together. Be the Best Hospice Admissions RN You Can Be If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state(s) of practice, with an associate degree preferred and CPR certification recommended (required for direct patient care in Georgia). Must meet state-specific regulatory requirements. Previous nursing experience in hospice, home health, general medical-surgical, or population-specific care (e.g., pediatrics, geriatrics) is required, along with willingness to serve on-call. Must have a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and the minimum required liability auto insurance. Strong communication and organizational skills, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and EMR systems. Must be able to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team. Physically able to lift patients over 200 pounds (with assistance), stand, walk, sit, stoop, and perform other physical movements frequently. Regular exposure to indoor environments, vibration, and moderate noise expected. Responsibilities: Assess patient and family for physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs and collaborates with patients and families, physician, and Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to establish the plan of care, implement interventions and/or evaluate care Initiate and maintain communication with attending physician, Medical Director, IDG, Team Director (TD), and IDG and other agencies to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient and family Especially, in the event of unusual or potentially problematic patient and family issues Document according to protocol and maintain up-to-date patient records. Ensure plan of care problems, interventions, actions and goals reflect baseline, current, and ongoing status, and changes as they occur Participate in On-Call or Admissions assignment/rotation, as directed Provide education to patient and caregiver(s) as needed, based on knowledge needs and learning assessment, patient and family condition, in keeping with plan of care Our Investment in You Caring for others starts with caring for you. We’re committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being. Our benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off and paid holidays Professional development opportunities Company-matching 401(k) Flexible spending and health savings accounts Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees And more! Why AccentCare? Come As You Are At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability. 
