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Registered Nurse - Full Time - Hospice at The Care Team in Worcester, Massachusetts

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:

$15,000 Sign On - $15,000 Sign-On - $15,000 Sign On

The Care Team The care you deserve and the support you need.

Come join our growing team! The Care Team is looking for a Full-Time Registered Nurse, Hospice. Hours are primarily Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30pm with on-call.

We specialize in providing Hospice in the home and facilities. If you are looking for a new and exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply today. A member of the recruiting team will be in contact with you to discuss this opportunity in more detail. At the Care Team we offer:


  • Engaging Company Culture
  • Competitive Compensation and Excellent Benefits
  • 401k with company match
  • Growth from within through training, supportive leadership, and collaboration with the best of the best in your field
  • Independence, Autonomy, and Flexibility!
  • Innovation and industry-leading systems and technology
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides constant and ongoing care for elderly and terminally ill patients by evaluating patient needs, creating care plans, and providing end-of-life support to patients and their families. Works in a collaborative, team-driven environment that requires frequent communication with other Care Team members.

Additionally, the Registered Nurse will:

  • RN regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patient.
  • Registered Nurse provides dietary counseling.
  • RN provides Hospice nursing services, treatments, and preventive procedures.
  • Registered Nurse initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patients Hospice care and safety.
  • RN observes signs and symptoms and report to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the patients physical or emotional condition.
  • Registered Nurse teaches supervises and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient.
  • RN supervises and trains other nursing service personnel.
  • Registered Nurse develops and re-evaluates the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care.
  • RN performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctors orders.
  • Registered Nurse attends team conferences.
  • RN participates in on-call system and is responsible for providing on-call coverage when unavailable for assigned duties.
  • Registered Nurse maintain skills and knowledge.
  • RN coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for patients
  • Registered Nurse organizes work schedule and utilizes time management to be able to attend all required meetings.

Requirements

Professional Experience/Qualifications:


  • Maintains the agency's mission, philosophy and core values.
  • Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures regarding operations/processes, including but not limited to those regarding patient care, patient complaints, incidents, safety and emergency management.
  • Always maintains patient confidentiality, including all HIPAA regulations.
Regulatory Requirements

  • Licensed or registered in the state in which he/she currently practices
  • Must pass a criminal background check & MVR check.
  • Completed health statement acknowledging ability to perform the duties of the position.
  • Valid state drivers license. Proof of current automobile insurance.
  • Current CPR card; On-line CPR certification accepted; Hands-on CPR certification preferred.
  • TB testing per agency policy; (1 or 2 step TB skin test within 12 months of hire & annual TB symptom screening thereafter).





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