Urgently Need On-Call Registered Nurse, RN – Home Health and Hospice in Lawrence, MA

Job Description

Job title: On-Call Registered Nurse, RN – Home Health and Hospice

Company: Tufts Medicine Care at Home

Job description: We’re saving lives, building careers, and reimagining healthcare. We can’t wait to grow alongside you.

The great history of Home Health Foundation is now the future of Tufts Medicine Care at Home.

Why Join Us?

Up to $10,000 Sign on Bonus, Benefits you will love, Generous earned time package, Retirement plan with employer match, Tuition reimbursement and More!

Additional shift differentials for working on-call!!

The On-Call RN is responsible for the provision of nursing assessments, interventions and supportive care on evenings and overnights. The scope of the on-call nurse includes telephone triage, direct patient care, crisis intervention, problem solving, patient/caregiver advocacy and support, with emphasis of avoiding hospitalization in the off hours.

Essential Functions

Ensures continuous coverage for incoming calls after office hours and weekends, therefore, is available by telephone to patients/caregivers, physicians and staff.

Promptly triages patient/caregiver related phone calls to assess need for visit and ensures that necessary visits are rendered in a timely manner.

Appropriately triages patient visits according to priority and urgency.

Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize work when schedule is busy.

Assesses patients’ physical, psychosocial needs in a sensitive, caring manner following established Standards of Nursing Practice and Agency policies and procedures.

Demonstrates competence in Hospice standards of care, symptom management, psychosocial, and spiritual aspects of care.

Maintains a current body of knowledge and clinical competence through ongoing participation in continuing education relevant to the area of practice.

Possesses communication skills needed to effectively understand patient’s reactions or responses to treatment.

Demonstrates ability to function independently utilizing excellent assessment /decision making skills.

Recognizes/identifies patients/caregivers cultural beliefs re: death and dying and is sensitive to those beliefs.

Collaborates with Clinical Managers and RN Case Managers for problem solving and as a resource.

Documents patient data in patient record using computer system in a timely, organized, concise manner to ensure compliance with legal, certification, third party payor guidelines and Agency policies.

Communicates unusual events, problems, or concerns to appropriate Clinical Manager/Director.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work & Travel

This is a part-time, evening position, hours of work are 4:30pm to 11:30pm and 11:30am to 8am and weekend rotation.

Qualifications

Current R.N. license in states of Massachusetts and New Hampshire (or willing to obtain dual licensure)

Must have a driver’s license, auto insurance

Current CPR certification

Minimum 2 (two) year’s recent medical-surgical experience, plus 1 year recent experience in one of the following areas: oncology, hospice, home health.

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home — an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. Please note that effective October 1, 2021, as a condition of employment at Tufts Medicine, all employees and new hires must have received their complete dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, unless they have been granted an exemption. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at .

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Location: Lawrence, MA

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