Registered Nurse Cardiopulmonary

Overview

Community Focused. Care Driven. 

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it. 

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.  

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. 

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row! 

We are searching for a talented RN Cardiopulmonary- VNA

*$2,500 new hire sign-on bonus for this position. (rehires termed more than 1 year also eligible)*

Hours: 40hrs  

Shift: Day shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm with weekend and holiday rotation   

Location: Visiting Nurse Association - Fairhaven, MA; Area of coverage- Swansea, Seekonk, Rehoboth, Somerset, Taunton, Assonet, Raynham, Dighton, Berkely and Freetown.

A career at Southcoast Health offers you: 

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve 

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package 

• Generous Earned Time Off Package** 

• Employee Wellbeing Program 

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match 

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs 

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training 

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

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN accredited school of Nursing is required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
• Two years recent hospital or other relevant nursing experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years Cardiac or Pulmonary nursing care experience required.
• Has knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, which is appropriate to the population of patients served.
• Must possess and demonstrate highly effective interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including experience with various software, databases and electronic records programs preferred.
• Current RN Licensure in Rhode Island and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required.
• Evidence of current CPR certification.
• Heart Failure Certification will be required within eligibility timeframe of 2 years, if not certified at time of hire.
• Homecare experience prefered
• 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

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

Pay Range

USD $39.33 - USD $56.16 /Hr.

Compensation: 39.33 to 56.16 (USD)