RN HOME CARE - Palliative Care Nurse

Job Description Summary

The Palliative Care Nurse functions as a case manager and is a member of an interdisciplinary team that provides holistic and person-centered approach to care. The nurse provides patient and family-centered care throughout the continuum of illness that optimizes quality of life to minimize any symptoms causing the patient physical or emotional distress. The palliative nurse will provide comprehensive care supporting the holistic needs of patients and their caregivers including the assessment and treatment of physical, emotional and spiritual health. South Shore VNA has been named a “Top Agency for Home Care” for many years running, and is one of the largest providers of Medicare certified home health care in the state. As a Nurse, OT, or PT with this outstanding agency, you will benefit from the support of the entire South Shore Health System to support your success and ability to provide outstanding care. After a thorough orientation and training, you will assume increasing autonomy in your practice and schedule. While clinical support is a phone call away, you will get to know your patients, manage your schedule in a way that works for you, and increase your level of expertise through the interesting array of cases you will handle. South Shore Health will provide support, training, benefits on your first day of work, all of the materials and technology you need, tuition reimbursement for your continuing education, and a robust portfolio of benefits to keep you healthy! Our care teams are split up geographically, to provide services from Quincy to Plymouth. Whether you are looking for full time, part time, or per diem, we have opportunities for you!

Job Description

Write, speak, understand English. Basic Nursing competencies.

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South Shore Health VNA | Visiting Nurses Association

Home Care | South Shore Health VNA | Visiting Nurse Association