RN-Supportive Care

At Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association, Inc., we acknowledge that our employees are what makes us great!

FOUR YEARS IN A ROW, Newsweek named Charlton Memorial, St. Luke's, and Tobey among the Best Hospitals in the World! Join our Team and find out why!

We are searching for a Registered Nurse - Supportive Care to perform a variety of duties within agency and department policies and procedures, assume responsibility for the primary care of assigned Hospice and Palliative Care patients and families. Assess, develop, implement and evaluate an individualized plan of care to maximize the comfort and health of the Hospice and Palliative Care patient and family. Responsible for identifying patient/family needs and for providing supportive care in accordance with the attending Physician's orders, Plan of Care and Hospice and Home Care policies and procedures.

***UP TO $15,000 NEW HIRE SIGN-ON BONUS*** (Details Below)

Hours: 40hrs (full time)

Shift: Day Shift 8am-4:30pm w/weekend & holiday rotations

Travel: Will require driving



Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of an NLN accredited school of Nursing is required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
• MA and RI License.
• Two years recent hospital, medical/surgical or other relevant nursing experience required.
• Hospice & Palliative Care Certification upon eligibility or in 2 years.
• Demonstrated knowledge of I.V. pump, and central line maintenance preferred.
• Has knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, which is appropriate to the population of patients served.
• Proficient computer skills, including experience with various software, database and electronic records programs is preferred.
• Experience in facilities preferred.

Must be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID 19 and seasonal Influenza. Must provide required vaccination documentation, unless approved for an exemption or deferral by Southcoast prior to starting employment.

***SIGN-ON DETAILS***

* $15,000 with a minimum 3+ years of Hospice/Palliative nursing experience.

* $12,000 with 1+ years of Hospice/Palliative nursing experience.

* $10,000 with less than 1 year of Hospice/Palliative nursing experience OR 1+ years of hospital RN experience.

* Must be a new hire OR a rehire termed greater than 1 year to be eligible

Southcoast Health is a community based health delivery system with multiple access points, offering an integrated continuum of health services throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. For more than 100 years, we have provided quality, patient-focused care in a state-of-the-art environment. By uniting a single purpose and building an integrated system of services and resources, we have become one of the largest and fastest-growing health systems in Massachusetts.

Together We Are More.

• 311 years of hospitals' collective continuous 920 + square miles of service across Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island
• 7,500 + employees: physicians, nurses, IT, Finance, HR, and more
• Named to Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals 2019 and Best Place to Work by the readers of SouthCoastToday

We are committed to providing our employees in Massachusetts and Rhode Island with optimal benefits that promote a healthy work/life balance and add value to our employees' lives.

• Generous Earned Time Off Package**
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance*
• Tuition Assistance**
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance*
• Life & AD&D insurance*
• Flexible Spending Accounts*
• 403B Retirement Plan with match
• HealthQuest Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Career Development Opportunities

*Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours.

Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Join us as we strive to be More than medicine.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.