Nursing Jobs in Needham, 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-23678 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. 8a - 430p M-F 1weekend every 4 weeks and 1 holiday a year Responsibilities if Required: Education if Required: License/Registration/Certification Requirements: RN-Registered Nurse - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts) 
$109,280.04 - $171,079.79 / year
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 - Provides clinical, fiscal and leadership direction for the assigned unit. This position is responsible for 24 hour, seven day a week patient care management. Implements and monitors fiscal and clinical indicators to meet nursing unit goals and standards; this role serves as the key link between the unit staff and nursing and hospital administrative staff. Collaborates with all disciplines to promote communication and integrated services for patient care; functions within policies, practice guidelines and nursing standards of Sturdy Memorial Hospital in accordance with the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act, CDC and OSHA standards, and any other applicable regulatory or accreditation agency. Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience: Minimum of 5 years of Leadership experience Excellent Quality Nursing Care skills Responsible for oversight of the provision of professional nursing care according to the Hospital’s philosophy of patient care and standards of professional nursing practice. Responsible for managing the resources necessary to provide patient-focused care that is seamless, cost-effective and outcome oriented. Promotes and participates in ongoing quality improvement activities, and is invested in preventing error from reaching the patients. Must meet all criteria associated with responsibilities detailed in this document; Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and adaptability, creating a favorable image in relationship to the Nursing Department and the hospital as a whole; Must develop and maintain positive relationships across all areas of responsibility. Must visibly demonstrate commitment to customer relations and all basic concepts of continuous quality improvement and preventing error from reaching the patient; Provides timely, positive responses to the needs of all customers, including patients, families, co-workers and physicians. Preferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience: Educational Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing BSN required Masters in health related field or enrolled in a program within 12 months of hire License/Certification: Current Massachusetts licensure BLS competent Unit specific certifications Age Specific Criteria: Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas. Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations: Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation. - Salary Range: $109,280.04-$171,079.79 - Salary Range Details The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment. - Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability. 
