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Home Health Evening RN
Malden, MA
- Department
- Hallmark Health VNA
- Job ID
- 13727
- Schedule
- Full Time
- Shift
- Days
Description
Utilizing the nursing process, the Evening Home Care Registered Nurse will manage and deliver comprehensive home health services to hospice clients and clients with various medical/surgical diagnoses within their place of residence. Responsible for providing nursing care to patients and education to families in their homes; coordinates activities with other community and Agency staff and carries out special activities on assignment.
As a key member of the health care team, the Evening Home Care Registered Nurse will must interact courteously and effectively with patients and their families as well as with co-workers from all Agency departments, community resources, and with patients' physicians in order to facilitate safe and efficient patient care.
Required Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, baccalaureate degree in nursing strongly preferred.
Registration and current RN Licensure in the state of Massachusetts and New Hampshire in good standing required.
Professional certification highly encouraged.
CPR certification required unless ACLS certified.
Minimum of one year of hospice nursing experience required. Two or three years of hospice or and/or community health experience preferred.
Health care and medical/surgical experience strongly preferred.
Ability to read/write and communicate in English.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to function well in very busy situations.
Responsible and reliable.
Good organization skills.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work & Travel
This is a full-time position, and days and flexible hours of work are available Monday through Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. This position will also be required to work rotating weekend shifts every other weekend. Days and hours of work are based on operational needs with some flexibility based on position.