Rn Medical/Surgical Vna (Homecare)

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

**$10,000 New Hire Sign-On Bonus. Rehires are also eligible if gone greater than 1 year.**

We are searching for an RN-Medical Surgical-VNA to under the supervision of the Clinical Manager or designee and within agency and department policies and procedures, establish the standards of practice for the Staff Nurse which are based upon the American Nurses Association of Standards of Home Health Nursing Practice. Assess and care for patients with various health problems ranging in severity. Work in cooperation with individual patients, caregivers and ancillary staff. Advise regarding various modalities to meet patient wellness and illness needs including medication, nutrition, exercise and technical nursing treatments. Teach and support various positive self-care activities including problem solving and treatment alternatives.

• Hours: 40hrs
• Shift: Day shift with weekend and holiday rotation; 8:00am-4:30pm
• Location: Coverage area include: Tiverton, Little Compton, Portsmouth, Middletown, Newport, Bristol, Barrington, Warren, Riverside.
• Travel: This is a home care position. Will require driving

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing school is required.
• A Bachelors Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• A minimum of one-year hospital Medical/Surgical or other relevant nursing experience is required.
• Has knowledge and skills necessary to provide care that is appropriate to the population of patients served.
• Proficient computer skills, including experience with various software, database and electronic records programs is preferred.
• Home care experience
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) has a long history of serving people in our community by helping patients of all ages recover or live well with illness or injury. We provide compassionate and personalized care in comfort and privacy of the home to more than 9,000 patients each year.
 

Southcoast Health is a community healthcare system with multiple access points, offering an integrated continuum of health services throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. 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.

• With more than 7,500 employees, Southcoast Health is the largest employer in Southeastern Mass., and the 18th largest employer in the Commonwealth, according to the Boston Business Journal.
• We strive for a culture of health and well-being that recognizes, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve.

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
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council

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