One Application. Explore four Med/Surg teams. Find the right fit. Choose where you want to grow.

Sign On Bonus and Relocation Assistance to those who qualify!

Not sure which Med/Surg environment is the right next step in your nursing career? With Career Compass at Novant Health, you don't have to decide before you experience it. Career Compass gives experienced RNs who are new to Novant Health the opportunity to explore four Med/Surg teams at New Hanover Regional Medical Center before choosing a permanent unit. Experience different patient populations, clinical environments and team cultures while building relationships and discovering where you can thrive.

How Career Compass Works

Explore. Discover. Choose. Grow.

Choosing your next nursing role is about more than choosing a specialty. It's about finding the team, environment and opportunities that are right for you. Career Compass is designed to help you make an informed decision about your next dream job. You will rotate between each unit prior to choosing your shift and unit preference. From innovation and oncology to higher-acuity care, Career Compass gives you the opportunity to see what different teams have to offer before deciding where you want to continue your career.

Location: New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC

Schedule: Full-time, 0.9 FTE, 72 hours per two weeks, 12-hour day or night shift 

Career Compass: Explore four Med/Surg units before selecting your permanent team

• Education:
• • High School Diploma or GED, required.
  • 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred. 
  • **Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, required. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
• Experience:
  • One-year of RN Work experience, required.
  • One-year relevant experience, preferred. 
• Licensure/Certification: 
  • Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required. 

• Gain experience across four Med/Surg teams and diverse patient populations.
• Experience different clinical specialties, workflows and team environments.
• Find the permanent Med/Surg team that best aligns with your strengths, interests and career goals.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians and interdisciplinary care teams
• Assess, prioritize and manage the needs of your patients
• Adapt across different clinical environments while continuing to strengthen your nursing skills

Why Choose Career Compass?

• Explore multiple Med/Surg environments before choosing your permanent home
• Discover unique opportunities in innovation, oncology, growth to critical care, and more
• Build your clinical expertise across diverse patient populations
• Receive support for professional development, certifications, and career growth
• Find a team that aligns with your skills, interests, and goals

Join Our Caring Team as a Registered Nurse on a Dynamic Medical-Surgical Unit! Are you a compassionate RN looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can grow, thrive, and make a meaningful difference every day? At Novant Health New Hanover Medical Center, you'll be part of a supportive team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care while investing in your professional development.

As a nationally recognized leader in healthcare excellence, Novant Health offers an environment where your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your contributions truly matter.

• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Comprehensive onboarding and training program
• Ongoing mentorship from experienced preceptors and leaders
• Competitive benefits and wellness resources
• The chance to make a lasting impact on patients and families every day

Location: Novant Health New Hanover Medical Center | Wilmington, NC
Schedule: Part-Time (0.6 FTE) WOW- Weekend only
Shift: 12-Hour Day (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Department: Medical-Surgical 6th Floor

Our comprehensive orientation program is designed to help you transition confidently into your role. From day one, you'll receive hands-on training, dedicated support, and guidance from experienced team members committed to your success.

We believe in caring for our team members as much as we care for our patients. Explore our comprehensive benefits package, including health, wellness, retirement, and career development resources.

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply today and discover what it means to be part of a team that puts people first. 

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center — Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers.

• Education:
  - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
  - 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree, preferred.
  - If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
• Experience: One year of acute nursing experience required.
• Preferred- One year of medical surgical experience. 
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: 
  - Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
  - Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association required.

• Demonstrates strong assessment skills to uncover the patient’s story, integrating subjective and objective data, physical and psychosocial factors, personal preferences, and learning needs. Utilizes ongoing data interpretation to recognize patterns and determine both immediate and future care needs.
• Collaborates with patients and their support systems to identify priorities and incorporate preferences into individualized care plans. Engages the interdisciplinary team, identifies resources, sets realistic goals, and adjusts plans as patient needs evolve.
• Acts as a patient advocate while implementing the interdisciplinary care plan. Collaborates with the healthcare team to educate patients, prioritize interventions, and ensure timely completion of nursing and medical treatments.
• Administers and evaluates medication therapies, provides routine nursing care (IVs, dressing changes, etc.), and responds effectively in critical situations such as CPR. Safely transfers and transports patients and handles necessary equipment as required.
• Continuously assesses patient progress toward goals and outcomes, seeking input from patients and their support systems. Modifies the plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to achieve desired results.

Job Description:

I. Position Summary:

The Geriatric Psychiatry nurse practitioner provides psychiatric consultation and ongoing psychiatric treatment for the long-term chronic care, post-acute, and assisted living programs at one or more venues within Hebrew SeniorLife.  This position may also involve participation in nurse practitioner teaching opportunities.

 II. Core Competencies:

• Ability to independently diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions in adult and geriatric patients employing current, evidence-based approaches.
• Ability to provide psychiatric education to patients, staff, and families at levels appropriate to these respective groups.
• Ability to work effectively within a team, group and across the organization to accomplish tasks and achieve desired results. Display enthusiasm and promote a friendly working situation; support group decision-making and solicit opinions from co-workers.
• Ability to increase understanding of others by noticing, interpreting and anticipating feelings and concerns of others; respecting, valuing, and using individual differences to generate new opportunities and enhance solutions.
• Ability to absorb, comprehend and exchange information with others in a way that enhances mutual understanding of ideas, issues and desired actions; Ability to listen well.
• Ability to use and expand technical body of knowledge to continuously improve work and share information with others.
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, following specific procedures and ensuring accuracy in documentation and data.
• Ability to stay informed of current professional trends, to learn and apply new concepts; Ability to identify own areas of opportunity and set and monitor self-development goals.
• Ability to demonstrate tact, maintain confidences and foster an ethical work environment. Demonstrate integrity by giving proper credit to others and by handling all situations honestly.

III. Position Responsibilities:

• Provides psychiatric consultation as requested by primary care teams in the long-term chronic care, post-acute, and assisted living settings.
• Performs emergency psychiatric consultation when indicated and assists with assuring patients’ safe disposition.
• Recommends medication and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed psychiatric conditions
• Makes recommendations regarding referrals to other specialists and to members of multidisciplinary team to help meet each patient’s individual needs.
• Follows established department policies, procedures and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards
• Documents patient visits within a timely manner (typically within same day) using the appropriate medical record system
• Using electronic charge capture system, or other established process, submits charges for each patient visit within 72 hours of completing the visit
• Meets productivity benchmarks as established by Department of Medicine Administration
• Participates in on-call coverage as appropriate
• Participates in staff education and support as appropriate
• Trains and supervises nurse practitioner students as appropriate
• Participates in Medical staff quality improvement and review activities
• Attends Medical Staff meetings
• Represents the Department of Medicine in HSL committees as appropriate
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

IV Qualifications

     Education: Awarded a Master’s, Post-Master’s or Doctoral (DNP/PhD) degree from a graduate program fully accredited by CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA.

    Certification:

• Advanced Practice Registered Nursing (APRN) authorization from the MA Board of Registration in Nursing.
•     APRN Independent Prescriptive Authority

      Licensure

•   Active and unrestricted Massachusetts RN License.  Must maintain Massachusetts bi-annual continuing education contact hours requirements.
•     Active and unrestricted Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (MCSR)
•     Federal DEA Registration with authorization to prescribe Schedules II-V substances.

·       Experience:

• Experience, preferably 2 years or more, caring for seniors as a geriatric psychiatry NP in long term chronic care, community or home settings.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise
• Experience working both independently and in a team environment
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and treatment
• Ability to supervise, advise and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise

V Physical Requirements

• Please refer to the Physical Requirement Sheets in Occupational Health.

Remote Type:

Salary Range:

Job Description:

I. Position Summary

The Hebrew SeniorLife Hospice is designed to provide a Jewish Hospice service to terminally ill patients and their families in the greater Boston area.  The philosophy of the Hospice is rooted in Hessed (loving kindness), and Kevod HaBeriyot (honoring life), but Hebrew SeniorLife Hospice Care is open to anyone regardless of religious affiliation; our mission is informed by Jewish values that are shared across many faith traditions and spiritual belief systems. 

Hebrew SeniorLife Hospice works collaboratively with patients and families in the final months, weeks, and days of life, with the goal of achieving optimum healing of body and soul when curing is no longer an option. This means helping the patient and family with: physical comfort, emotional and spiritual support, and companionship. The Hospice goal is to help every patient at the end attain a peaceful and pain free death and support the healing and bereavement of the family. 

As a member of the interdisciplinary group (IDG), the Hospice Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to the Hospice's patients.  Identify patient/family needs and provide supportive care in accordance with the attending physician's orders, the IDG plan of care and the Hospice's policies and procedures.  The Hospice Registered Nurse provides care under the direction of the attending physician, the Hospice Medical Director, the Clinical Director, and in compliance with the state's Registered Nurse Practice Act.

II. Position Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for a patient visit or on-call schedule which includes the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating phases of the nursing process. 
• Provides Hospice nursing care based on systematic assessment focusing on pain control and symptom management.
• Initiates communication with attending physicians, other Hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate care and use of resources for the patient/family.
• Assesses the patient and develops an individualized and comprehensive plan of care in partnership with the Interdisciplinary group and in accordance with Hospice regulations/guidelines.  Routinely assesses patients response to plans of care and performs comprehensive assessments, hospice aide supervision, and coordination/oversight of hospice services provided in assisted living, LTC, SNF and hospital settings.
• Maintains regular communication with the Clinical Director to review assignments and with the attending physician/medical director concerning patient/family needs. 
• Obtains data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporates that data into the plan of care.
• Maintains up-to-date patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur in accordance with agency policy and Medicare regulations.
• Accurately documents assessment findings, observations, interventions and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided in accordance with Hospice policy and procedures on the day services are rendered.  Submits documentation in a timely manner.
• Teaches, supervises and counsels patients/families regarding physical care and comfort, and other problems related to the patient's terminal condition. 
• Provides guidance to patients/families to assist them in preparing for and coping with anticipated physical and psychological events throughout the dying process.  Provides appropriate support at time of death and period of bereavement.
• Meets regularly with Hospice nursing staff to review problems or unique issues from caseloads, share professional support, and exchange feedback aimed toward enhancing professional growth.
• Participates in IDG conference as needed and facilitates discussion of issues from caseload for full staff discussion, consultation and evaluation.
• Supervises the Hospice Aide and the aide plan of care at least every fourteen (14) days and documents such supervision. If concerns are noted, observes the aide onsite providing care. If concerns are ongoing, reports to the Clinical Director of the need to repeat a competency evaluation with aide.
• Informs the Clinical Director of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.
• Shares in providing 24-hour, seven-day a week coverage (evening and weekend on-call) to patients/families.
• Demonstrates working clinical knowledge and skills relative to hospice and end-of-life care, and a commitment to clinical excellence and ongoing training in the latest pain and symptom management interventions.

III. Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, BSN preferred.
• Currently licensed in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Massachusetts.
• Must have no less than six months experience in acute care setting as an RN prior to home care assignment, or experience as required by state regulations. 
• Minimum of one year’s experience as an RN required. 
• Experience in Hospice is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings and to cope with emotional stress.
• Must be able to function in a practice environment with minimal direct supervision, accepting personal responsibility for maintaining a professional relationship with patients and their families.
• Must accept responsibility for maintaining clinical practice skills, learning and adhering to Hospice's policies and procedures on an on-going basis.
• Transports self to patient's home/facility in a reliable vehicle and has a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.  May be working in multiple locations in a workday.

Remote Type:

Salary Range:

Job Description:

I. Position Summary

The Hebrew SeniorLife Hospice is designed to provide a Jewish Hospice service to terminally ill patients and their families in the greater Boston area.  The philosophy of the Hospice is rooted in Hessed (loving kindness), and Kevod HaBeriyot (honoring life), but Hebrew SeniorLife Hospice Care is open to anyone regardless of religious affiliation; our mission is informed by Jewish values that are shared across many faith traditions and spiritual belief systems. 

Hebrew SeniorLife Hospice works collaboratively with patients and families in the final months, weeks, and days of life, with the goal of achieving optimum healing of body and soul when curing is no longer an option. This means helping the patient and family with: physical comfort, emotional and spiritual support, and companionship. The Hospice goal is to help every patient at the end attain a peaceful and pain free death and support the healing and bereavement of the family. 

As a member of the interdisciplinary group (IDG), the Hospice Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to the Hospice's patients.  Identify patient/family needs and provide supportive care in accordance with the attending physician's orders, the IDG plan of care and the Hospice's policies and procedures.  The Hospice Registered Nurse provides care under the direction of the attending physician, the Hospice Medical Director, the Clinical Director, and in compliance with the state's Registered Nurse Practice Act.

II. Position Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for a patient visit or on-call schedule which includes the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating phases of the nursing process. 
• Provides Hospice nursing care based on systematic assessment focusing on pain control and symptom management.
• Initiates communication with attending physicians, other Hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate care and use of resources for the patient/family.
• Assesses the patient and develops an individualized and comprehensive plan of care in partnership with the Interdisciplinary group and in accordance with Hospice regulations/guidelines.  Routinely assesses patients response to plans of care and performs comprehensive assessments, hospice aide supervision, and coordination/oversight of hospice services provided in assisted living, LTC, SNF and hospital settings.
• Maintains regular communication with the Clinical Director to review assignments and with the attending physician/medical director concerning patient/family needs. 
• Obtains data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporates that data into the plan of care.
• Maintains up-to-date patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur in accordance with agency policy and Medicare regulations.
• Accurately documents assessment findings, observations, interventions and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided in accordance with Hospice policy and procedures on the day services are rendered.  Submits documentation in a timely manner.
• Teaches, supervises and counsels patients/families regarding physical care and comfort, and other problems related to the patient's terminal condition. 
• Provides guidance to patients/families to assist them in preparing for and coping with anticipated physical and psychological events throughout the dying process.  Provides appropriate support at time of death and period of bereavement.
• Meets regularly with Hospice nursing staff to review problems or unique issues from caseloads, share professional support, and exchange feedback aimed toward enhancing professional growth.
• Participates in IDG conference as needed and facilitates discussion of issues from caseload for full staff discussion, consultation and evaluation.
• Supervises the Hospice Aide and the aide plan of care at least every fourteen (14) days and documents such supervision. If concerns are noted, observes the aide onsite providing care. If concerns are ongoing, reports to the Clinical Director of the need to repeat a competency evaluation with aide.
• Informs the Clinical Director of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.
• Shares in providing 24-hour, seven-day a week coverage (evening and weekend on-call) to patients/families.
• Demonstrates working clinical knowledge and skills relative to hospice and end-of-life care, and a commitment to clinical excellence and ongoing training in the latest pain and symptom management interventions.

III. Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, BSN preferred.
• Currently licensed in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Massachusetts.
• Must have no less than six months experience in acute care setting as an RN prior to home care assignment, or experience as required by state regulations. 
• Minimum of one year’s experience as an RN required. 
• Experience in Hospice is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings and to cope with emotional stress.
• Must be able to function in a practice environment with minimal direct supervision, accepting personal responsibility for maintaining a professional relationship with patients and their families.
• Must accept responsibility for maintaining clinical practice skills, learning and adhering to Hospice's policies and procedures on an on-going basis.
• Transports self to patient's home/facility in a reliable vehicle and has a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.  May be working in multiple locations in a workday.

Remote Type:

Salary Range:

Job Description:

I. Position Summary

The Hebrew SeniorLife Hospice is designed to provide a Jewish Hospice service to terminally ill patients and their families in the greater Boston area.  The philosophy of the Hospice is rooted in Hessed (loving kindness), and Kevod HaBeriyot (honoring life), but Hebrew SeniorLife Hospice Care is open to anyone regardless of religious affiliation; our mission is informed by Jewish values that are shared across many faith traditions and spiritual belief systems. 

Hebrew SeniorLife Hospice works collaboratively with patients and families in the final months, weeks, and days of life, with the goal of achieving optimum healing of body and soul when curing is no longer an option. This means helping the patient and family with: physical comfort, emotional and spiritual support, and companionship. The Hospice goal is to help every patient at the end attain a peaceful and pain free death and support the healing and bereavement of the family. 

As a member of the interdisciplinary group (IDG), the Hospice Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to the Hospice's patients.  Identify patient/family needs and provide supportive care in accordance with the attending physician's orders, the IDG plan of care and the Hospice's policies and procedures.  The Hospice Registered Nurse provides care under the direction of the attending physician, the Hospice Medical Director, the Clinical Director, and in compliance with the state's Registered Nurse Practice Act.

II. Position Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for a patient visit or on-call schedule which includes the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating phases of the nursing process. 
• Provides Hospice nursing care based on systematic assessment focusing on pain control and symptom management.
• Initiates communication with attending physicians, other Hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate care and use of resources for the patient/family.
• Assesses the patient and develops an individualized and comprehensive plan of care in partnership with the Interdisciplinary group and in accordance with Hospice regulations/guidelines.  Routinely assesses patients response to plans of care and performs comprehensive assessments, hospice aide supervision, and coordination/oversight of hospice services provided in assisted living, LTC, SNF and hospital settings.
• Maintains regular communication with the Clinical Director to review assignments and with the attending physician/medical director concerning patient/family needs. 
• Obtains data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporates that data into the plan of care.
• Maintains up-to-date patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur in accordance with agency policy and Medicare regulations.
• Accurately documents assessment findings, observations, interventions and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided in accordance with Hospice policy and procedures on the day services are rendered.  Submits documentation in a timely manner.
• Teaches, supervises and counsels patients/families regarding physical care and comfort, and other problems related to the patient's terminal condition. 
• Provides guidance to patients/families to assist them in preparing for and coping with anticipated physical and psychological events throughout the dying process.  Provides appropriate support at time of death and period of bereavement.
• Meets regularly with Hospice nursing staff to review problems or unique issues from caseloads, share professional support, and exchange feedback aimed toward enhancing professional growth.
• Participates in IDG conference as needed and facilitates discussion of issues from caseload for full staff discussion, consultation and evaluation.
• Supervises the Hospice Aide and the aide plan of care at least every fourteen (14) days and documents such supervision. If concerns are noted, observes the aide onsite providing care. If concerns are ongoing, reports to the Clinical Director of the need to repeat a competency evaluation with aide.
• Informs the Clinical Director of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.
• Shares in providing 24-hour, seven-day a week coverage (evening and weekend on-call) to patients/families.
• Demonstrates working clinical knowledge and skills relative to hospice and end-of-life care, and a commitment to clinical excellence and ongoing training in the latest pain and symptom management interventions.

III. Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, BSN preferred.
• Currently licensed in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Massachusetts.
• Must have no less than six months experience in acute care setting as an RN prior to home care assignment, or experience as required by state regulations. 
• Minimum of one year’s experience as an RN required. 
• Experience in Hospice is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings and to cope with emotional stress.
• Must be able to function in a practice environment with minimal direct supervision, accepting personal responsibility for maintaining a professional relationship with patients and their families.
• Must accept responsibility for maintaining clinical practice skills, learning and adhering to Hospice's policies and procedures on an on-going basis.
• Transports self to patient's home/facility in a reliable vehicle and has a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.  May be working in multiple locations in a workday.

Remote Type:

Salary Range:

Job Description:

I. Position Summary:

The Geriatric Psychiatry nurse practitioner provides psychiatric consultation and ongoing psychiatric treatment for the long-term chronic care, post-acute, and assisted living programs at one or more venues within Hebrew SeniorLife.  This position may also involve participation in nurse practitioner teaching opportunities.

 II. Core Competencies:

• Ability to independently diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions in adult and geriatric patients employing current, evidence-based approaches.
• Ability to provide psychiatric education to patients, staff, and families at levels appropriate to these respective groups.
• Ability to work effectively within a team, group and across the organization to accomplish tasks and achieve desired results. Display enthusiasm and promote a friendly working situation; support group decision-making and solicit opinions from co-workers.
• Ability to increase understanding of others by noticing, interpreting and anticipating feelings and concerns of others; respecting, valuing, and using individual differences to generate new opportunities and enhance solutions.
• Ability to absorb, comprehend and exchange information with others in a way that enhances mutual understanding of ideas, issues and desired actions; Ability to listen well.
• Ability to use and expand technical body of knowledge to continuously improve work and share information with others.
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, following specific procedures and ensuring accuracy in documentation and data.
• Ability to stay informed of current professional trends, to learn and apply new concepts; Ability to identify own areas of opportunity and set and monitor self-development goals.
• Ability to demonstrate tact, maintain confidences and foster an ethical work environment. Demonstrate integrity by giving proper credit to others and by handling all situations honestly.

III. Position Responsibilities:

• Provides psychiatric consultation as requested by primary care teams in the long-term chronic care, post-acute, and assisted living settings.
• Performs emergency psychiatric consultation when indicated and assists with assuring patients’ safe disposition.
• Recommends medication and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed psychiatric conditions
• Makes recommendations regarding referrals to other specialists and to members of multidisciplinary team to help meet each patient’s individual needs.
• Follows established department policies, procedures and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards
• Documents patient visits within a timely manner (typically within same day) using the appropriate medical record system
• Using electronic charge capture system, or other established process, submits charges for each patient visit within 72 hours of completing the visit
• Meets productivity benchmarks as established by Department of Medicine Administration
• Participates in on-call coverage as appropriate
• Participates in staff education and support as appropriate
• Trains and supervises nurse practitioner students as appropriate
• Participates in Medical staff quality improvement and review activities
• Attends Medical Staff meetings
• Represents the Department of Medicine in HSL committees as appropriate
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

IV Qualifications

     Education: Awarded a Master’s, Post-Master’s or Doctoral (DNP/PhD) degree from a graduate program fully accredited by CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA.

    Certification:

• Advanced Practice Registered Nursing (APRN) authorization from the MA Board of Registration in Nursing.
•     APRN Independent Prescriptive Authority

      Licensure

•   Active and unrestricted Massachusetts RN License.  Must maintain Massachusetts bi-annual continuing education contact hours requirements.
•     Active and unrestricted Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (MCSR)
•     Federal DEA Registration with authorization to prescribe Schedules II-V substances.

·       Experience:

• Experience, preferably 2 years or more, caring for seniors as a geriatric psychiatry NP in long term chronic care, community or home settings.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise
• Experience working both independently and in a team environment
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and treatment
• Ability to supervise, advise and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise

V Physical Requirements

• Please refer to the Physical Requirement Sheets in Occupational Health.

Remote Type:

Salary Range:

Job Description:

I. Position Summary:

The Geriatric Psychiatry nurse practitioner provides psychiatric consultation and ongoing psychiatric treatment for the long-term chronic care, post-acute, and assisted living programs at one or more venues within Hebrew SeniorLife.  This position may also involve participation in nurse practitioner teaching opportunities.

 II. Core Competencies:

• Ability to independently diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions in adult and geriatric patients employing current, evidence-based approaches.
• Ability to provide psychiatric education to patients, staff, and families at levels appropriate to these respective groups.
• Ability to work effectively within a team, group and across the organization to accomplish tasks and achieve desired results. Display enthusiasm and promote a friendly working situation; support group decision-making and solicit opinions from co-workers.
• Ability to increase understanding of others by noticing, interpreting and anticipating feelings and concerns of others; respecting, valuing, and using individual differences to generate new opportunities and enhance solutions.
• Ability to absorb, comprehend and exchange information with others in a way that enhances mutual understanding of ideas, issues and desired actions; Ability to listen well.
• Ability to use and expand technical body of knowledge to continuously improve work and share information with others.
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, following specific procedures and ensuring accuracy in documentation and data.
• Ability to stay informed of current professional trends, to learn and apply new concepts; Ability to identify own areas of opportunity and set and monitor self-development goals.
• Ability to demonstrate tact, maintain confidences and foster an ethical work environment. Demonstrate integrity by giving proper credit to others and by handling all situations honestly.

III. Position Responsibilities:

• Provides psychiatric consultation as requested by primary care teams in the long-term chronic care, post-acute, and assisted living settings.
• Performs emergency psychiatric consultation when indicated and assists with assuring patients’ safe disposition.
• Recommends medication and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed psychiatric conditions
• Makes recommendations regarding referrals to other specialists and to members of multidisciplinary team to help meet each patient’s individual needs.
• Follows established department policies, procedures and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards
• Documents patient visits within a timely manner (typically within same day) using the appropriate medical record system
• Using electronic charge capture system, or other established process, submits charges for each patient visit within 72 hours of completing the visit
• Meets productivity benchmarks as established by Department of Medicine Administration
• Participates in on-call coverage as appropriate
• Participates in staff education and support as appropriate
• Trains and supervises nurse practitioner students as appropriate
• Participates in Medical staff quality improvement and review activities
• Attends Medical Staff meetings
• Represents the Department of Medicine in HSL committees as appropriate
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

IV Qualifications

     Education: Awarded a Master’s, Post-Master’s or Doctoral (DNP/PhD) degree from a graduate program fully accredited by CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA.

    Certification:

• Advanced Practice Registered Nursing (APRN) authorization from the MA Board of Registration in Nursing.
•     APRN Independent Prescriptive Authority

      Licensure

•   Active and unrestricted Massachusetts RN License.  Must maintain Massachusetts bi-annual continuing education contact hours requirements.
•     Active and unrestricted Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (MCSR)
•     Federal DEA Registration with authorization to prescribe Schedules II-V substances.

·       Experience:

• Experience, preferably 2 years or more, caring for seniors as a geriatric psychiatry NP in long term chronic care, community or home settings.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise
• Experience working both independently and in a team environment
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and treatment
• Ability to supervise, advise and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise

V Physical Requirements

• Please refer to the Physical Requirement Sheets in Occupational Health.

Remote Type:

Salary Range:

Job Description:

I. Position Summary:

The Geriatric Psychiatry nurse practitioner provides psychiatric consultation and ongoing psychiatric treatment for the long-term chronic care, post-acute, and assisted living programs at one or more venues within Hebrew SeniorLife.  This position may also involve participation in nurse practitioner teaching opportunities.

 II. Core Competencies:

• Ability to independently diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions in adult and geriatric patients employing current, evidence-based approaches.
• Ability to provide psychiatric education to patients, staff, and families at levels appropriate to these respective groups.
• Ability to work effectively within a team, group and across the organization to accomplish tasks and achieve desired results. Display enthusiasm and promote a friendly working situation; support group decision-making and solicit opinions from co-workers.
• Ability to increase understanding of others by noticing, interpreting and anticipating feelings and concerns of others; respecting, valuing, and using individual differences to generate new opportunities and enhance solutions.
• Ability to absorb, comprehend and exchange information with others in a way that enhances mutual understanding of ideas, issues and desired actions; Ability to listen well.
• Ability to use and expand technical body of knowledge to continuously improve work and share information with others.
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, following specific procedures and ensuring accuracy in documentation and data.
• Ability to stay informed of current professional trends, to learn and apply new concepts; Ability to identify own areas of opportunity and set and monitor self-development goals.
• Ability to demonstrate tact, maintain confidences and foster an ethical work environment. Demonstrate integrity by giving proper credit to others and by handling all situations honestly.

III. Position Responsibilities:

• Provides psychiatric consultation as requested by primary care teams in the long-term chronic care, post-acute, and assisted living settings.
• Performs emergency psychiatric consultation when indicated and assists with assuring patients’ safe disposition.
• Recommends medication and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed psychiatric conditions
• Makes recommendations regarding referrals to other specialists and to members of multidisciplinary team to help meet each patient’s individual needs.
• Follows established department policies, procedures and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards
• Documents patient visits within a timely manner (typically within same day) using the appropriate medical record system
• Using electronic charge capture system, or other established process, submits charges for each patient visit within 72 hours of completing the visit
• Meets productivity benchmarks as established by Department of Medicine Administration
• Participates in on-call coverage as appropriate
• Participates in staff education and support as appropriate
• Trains and supervises nurse practitioner students as appropriate
• Participates in Medical staff quality improvement and review activities
• Attends Medical Staff meetings
• Represents the Department of Medicine in HSL committees as appropriate
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

IV Qualifications

     Education: Awarded a Master’s, Post-Master’s or Doctoral (DNP/PhD) degree from a graduate program fully accredited by CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA.

    Certification:

• Advanced Practice Registered Nursing (APRN) authorization from the MA Board of Registration in Nursing.
•     APRN Independent Prescriptive Authority

      Licensure

•   Active and unrestricted Massachusetts RN License.  Must maintain Massachusetts bi-annual continuing education contact hours requirements.
•     Active and unrestricted Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (MCSR)
•     Federal DEA Registration with authorization to prescribe Schedules II-V substances.

·       Experience:

• Experience, preferably 2 years or more, caring for seniors as a geriatric psychiatry NP in long term chronic care, community or home settings.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise
• Experience working both independently and in a team environment
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and treatment
• Ability to supervise, advise and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise

V Physical Requirements

• Please refer to the Physical Requirement Sheets in Occupational Health.

Remote Type:

Salary Range:

Job Description:

I. Position Summary:

The Geriatric Psychiatry nurse practitioner provides psychiatric consultation and ongoing psychiatric treatment for the long-term chronic care, post-acute, and assisted living programs at one or more venues within Hebrew SeniorLife.  This position may also involve participation in nurse practitioner teaching opportunities.

 II. Core Competencies:

• Ability to independently diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions in adult and geriatric patients employing current, evidence-based approaches.
• Ability to provide psychiatric education to patients, staff, and families at levels appropriate to these respective groups.
• Ability to work effectively within a team, group and across the organization to accomplish tasks and achieve desired results. Display enthusiasm and promote a friendly working situation; support group decision-making and solicit opinions from co-workers.
• Ability to increase understanding of others by noticing, interpreting and anticipating feelings and concerns of others; respecting, valuing, and using individual differences to generate new opportunities and enhance solutions.
• Ability to absorb, comprehend and exchange information with others in a way that enhances mutual understanding of ideas, issues and desired actions; Ability to listen well.
• Ability to use and expand technical body of knowledge to continuously improve work and share information with others.
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, following specific procedures and ensuring accuracy in documentation and data.
• Ability to stay informed of current professional trends, to learn and apply new concepts; Ability to identify own areas of opportunity and set and monitor self-development goals.
• Ability to demonstrate tact, maintain confidences and foster an ethical work environment. Demonstrate integrity by giving proper credit to others and by handling all situations honestly.

III. Position Responsibilities:

• Provides psychiatric consultation as requested by primary care teams in the long-term chronic care, post-acute, and assisted living settings.
• Performs emergency psychiatric consultation when indicated and assists with assuring patients’ safe disposition.
• Recommends medication and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed psychiatric conditions
• Makes recommendations regarding referrals to other specialists and to members of multidisciplinary team to help meet each patient’s individual needs.
• Follows established department policies, procedures and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards
• Documents patient visits within a timely manner (typically within same day) using the appropriate medical record system
• Using electronic charge capture system, or other established process, submits charges for each patient visit within 72 hours of completing the visit
• Meets productivity benchmarks as established by Department of Medicine Administration
• Participates in on-call coverage as appropriate
• Participates in staff education and support as appropriate
• Trains and supervises nurse practitioner students as appropriate
• Participates in Medical staff quality improvement and review activities
• Attends Medical Staff meetings
• Represents the Department of Medicine in HSL committees as appropriate
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

IV Qualifications

     Education: Awarded a Master’s, Post-Master’s or Doctoral (DNP/PhD) degree from a graduate program fully accredited by CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA.

    Certification:

• Advanced Practice Registered Nursing (APRN) authorization from the MA Board of Registration in Nursing.
•     APRN Independent Prescriptive Authority

      Licensure

•   Active and unrestricted Massachusetts RN License.  Must maintain Massachusetts bi-annual continuing education contact hours requirements.
•     Active and unrestricted Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (MCSR)
•     Federal DEA Registration with authorization to prescribe Schedules II-V substances.

·       Experience:

• Experience, preferably 2 years or more, caring for seniors as a geriatric psychiatry NP in long term chronic care, community or home settings.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise
• Experience working both independently and in a team environment
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and treatment
• Ability to supervise, advise and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise

V Physical Requirements

• Please refer to the Physical Requirement Sheets in Occupational Health.

Remote Type:

Salary Range:

Job Description:

I. Position Summary:

The Geriatric Psychiatry nurse practitioner provides psychiatric consultation and ongoing psychiatric treatment for the long-term chronic care, post-acute, and assisted living programs at one or more venues within Hebrew SeniorLife.  This position may also involve participation in nurse practitioner teaching opportunities.

 II. Core Competencies:

• Ability to independently diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions in adult and geriatric patients employing current, evidence-based approaches.
• Ability to provide psychiatric education to patients, staff, and families at levels appropriate to these respective groups.
• Ability to work effectively within a team, group and across the organization to accomplish tasks and achieve desired results. Display enthusiasm and promote a friendly working situation; support group decision-making and solicit opinions from co-workers.
• Ability to increase understanding of others by noticing, interpreting and anticipating feelings and concerns of others; respecting, valuing, and using individual differences to generate new opportunities and enhance solutions.
• Ability to absorb, comprehend and exchange information with others in a way that enhances mutual understanding of ideas, issues and desired actions; Ability to listen well.
• Ability to use and expand technical body of knowledge to continuously improve work and share information with others.
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail, following specific procedures and ensuring accuracy in documentation and data.
• Ability to stay informed of current professional trends, to learn and apply new concepts; Ability to identify own areas of opportunity and set and monitor self-development goals.
• Ability to demonstrate tact, maintain confidences and foster an ethical work environment. Demonstrate integrity by giving proper credit to others and by handling all situations honestly.

III. Position Responsibilities:

• Provides psychiatric consultation as requested by primary care teams in the long-term chronic care, post-acute, and assisted living settings.
• Performs emergency psychiatric consultation when indicated and assists with assuring patients’ safe disposition.
• Recommends medication and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed psychiatric conditions
• Makes recommendations regarding referrals to other specialists and to members of multidisciplinary team to help meet each patient’s individual needs.
• Follows established department policies, procedures and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards
• Documents patient visits within a timely manner (typically within same day) using the appropriate medical record system
• Using electronic charge capture system, or other established process, submits charges for each patient visit within 72 hours of completing the visit
• Meets productivity benchmarks as established by Department of Medicine Administration
• Participates in on-call coverage as appropriate
• Participates in staff education and support as appropriate
• Trains and supervises nurse practitioner students as appropriate
• Participates in Medical staff quality improvement and review activities
• Attends Medical Staff meetings
• Represents the Department of Medicine in HSL committees as appropriate
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

IV Qualifications

     Education: Awarded a Master’s, Post-Master’s or Doctoral (DNP/PhD) degree from a graduate program fully accredited by CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA.

    Certification:

• Advanced Practice Registered Nursing (APRN) authorization from the MA Board of Registration in Nursing.
•     APRN Independent Prescriptive Authority

      Licensure

•   Active and unrestricted Massachusetts RN License.  Must maintain Massachusetts bi-annual continuing education contact hours requirements.
•     Active and unrestricted Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (MCSR)
•     Federal DEA Registration with authorization to prescribe Schedules II-V substances.

·       Experience:

• Experience, preferably 2 years or more, caring for seniors as a geriatric psychiatry NP in long term chronic care, community or home settings.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise
• Experience working both independently and in a team environment
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and treatment
• Ability to supervise, advise and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise

V Physical Requirements

• Please refer to the Physical Requirement Sheets in Occupational Health.

Remote Type:

Salary Range:

Job Description:

I. Position Summary

The Hebrew SeniorLife Hospice is designed to provide a Jewish Hospice service to terminally ill patients and their families in the greater Boston area.  The philosophy of the Hospice is rooted in Hessed (loving kindness), and Kevod HaBeriyot (honoring life), but Hebrew SeniorLife Hospice Care is open to anyone regardless of religious affiliation; our mission is informed by Jewish values that are shared across many faith traditions and spiritual belief systems. 

Hebrew SeniorLife Hospice works collaboratively with patients and families in the final months, weeks, and days of life, with the goal of achieving optimum healing of body and soul when curing is no longer an option. This means helping the patient and family with: physical comfort, emotional and spiritual support, and companionship. The Hospice goal is to help every patient at the end attain a peaceful and pain free death and support the healing and bereavement of the family. 

As a member of the interdisciplinary group (IDG), the Hospice Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to the Hospice's patients.  Identify patient/family needs and provide supportive care in accordance with the attending physician's orders, the IDG plan of care and the Hospice's policies and procedures.  The Hospice Registered Nurse provides care under the direction of the attending physician, the Hospice Medical Director, the Clinical Director, and in compliance with the state's Registered Nurse Practice Act.

II. Position Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for a patient visit or on-call schedule which includes the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating phases of the nursing process. 
• Provides Hospice nursing care based on systematic assessment focusing on pain control and symptom management.
• Initiates communication with attending physicians, other Hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate care and use of resources for the patient/family.
• Assesses the patient and develops an individualized and comprehensive plan of care in partnership with the Interdisciplinary group and in accordance with Hospice regulations/guidelines.  Routinely assesses patients response to plans of care and performs comprehensive assessments, hospice aide supervision, and coordination/oversight of hospice services provided in assisted living, LTC, SNF and hospital settings.
• Maintains regular communication with the Clinical Director to review assignments and with the attending physician/medical director concerning patient/family needs. 
• Obtains data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporates that data into the plan of care.
• Maintains up-to-date patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur in accordance with agency policy and Medicare regulations.
• Accurately documents assessment findings, observations, interventions and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided in accordance with Hospice policy and procedures on the day services are rendered.  Submits documentation in a timely manner.
• Teaches, supervises and counsels patients/families regarding physical care and comfort, and other problems related to the patient's terminal condition. 
• Provides guidance to patients/families to assist them in preparing for and coping with anticipated physical and psychological events throughout the dying process.  Provides appropriate support at time of death and period of bereavement.
• Meets regularly with Hospice nursing staff to review problems or unique issues from caseloads, share professional support, and exchange feedback aimed toward enhancing professional growth.
• Participates in IDG conference as needed and facilitates discussion of issues from caseload for full staff discussion, consultation and evaluation.
• Supervises the Hospice Aide and the aide plan of care at least every fourteen (14) days and documents such supervision. If concerns are noted, observes the aide onsite providing care. If concerns are ongoing, reports to the Clinical Director of the need to repeat a competency evaluation with aide.
• Informs the Clinical Director of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.
• Shares in providing 24-hour, seven-day a week coverage (evening and weekend on-call) to patients/families.
• Demonstrates working clinical knowledge and skills relative to hospice and end-of-life care, and a commitment to clinical excellence and ongoing training in the latest pain and symptom management interventions.

III. Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, BSN preferred.
• Currently licensed in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Massachusetts.
• Must have no less than six months experience in acute care setting as an RN prior to home care assignment, or experience as required by state regulations. 
• Minimum of one year’s experience as an RN required. 
• Experience in Hospice is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings and to cope with emotional stress.
• Must be able to function in a practice environment with minimal direct supervision, accepting personal responsibility for maintaining a professional relationship with patients and their families.
• Must accept responsibility for maintaining clinical practice skills, learning and adhering to Hospice's policies and procedures on an on-going basis.
• Transports self to patient's home/facility in a reliable vehicle and has a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.  May be working in multiple locations in a workday.

Remote Type:

Salary Range:

Job Description:

I. Position Summary

The Hebrew SeniorLife Hospice is designed to provide a Jewish Hospice service to terminally ill patients and their families in the greater Boston area.  The philosophy of the Hospice is rooted in Hessed (loving kindness), and Kevod HaBeriyot (honoring life), but Hebrew SeniorLife Hospice Care is open to anyone regardless of religious affiliation; our mission is informed by Jewish values that are shared across many faith traditions and spiritual belief systems. 

Hebrew SeniorLife Hospice works collaboratively with patients and families in the final months, weeks, and days of life, with the goal of achieving optimum healing of body and soul when curing is no longer an option. This means helping the patient and family with: physical comfort, emotional and spiritual support, and companionship. The Hospice goal is to help every patient at the end attain a peaceful and pain free death and support the healing and bereavement of the family. 

As a member of the interdisciplinary group (IDG), the Hospice Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to the Hospice's patients.  Identify patient/family needs and provide supportive care in accordance with the attending physician's orders, the IDG plan of care and the Hospice's policies and procedures.  The Hospice Registered Nurse provides care under the direction of the attending physician, the Hospice Medical Director, the Clinical Director, and in compliance with the state's Registered Nurse Practice Act.

II. Position Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for a patient visit or on-call schedule which includes the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating phases of the nursing process. 
• Provides Hospice nursing care based on systematic assessment focusing on pain control and symptom management.
• Initiates communication with attending physicians, other Hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate care and use of resources for the patient/family.
• Assesses the patient and develops an individualized and comprehensive plan of care in partnership with the Interdisciplinary group and in accordance with Hospice regulations/guidelines.  Routinely assesses patients response to plans of care and performs comprehensive assessments, hospice aide supervision, and coordination/oversight of hospice services provided in assisted living, LTC, SNF and hospital settings.
• Maintains regular communication with the Clinical Director to review assignments and with the attending physician/medical director concerning patient/family needs. 
• Obtains data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporates that data into the plan of care.
• Maintains up-to-date patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur in accordance with agency policy and Medicare regulations.
• Accurately documents assessment findings, observations, interventions and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided in accordance with Hospice policy and procedures on the day services are rendered.  Submits documentation in a timely manner.
• Teaches, supervises and counsels patients/families regarding physical care and comfort, and other problems related to the patient's terminal condition. 
• Provides guidance to patients/families to assist them in preparing for and coping with anticipated physical and psychological events throughout the dying process.  Provides appropriate support at time of death and period of bereavement.
• Meets regularly with Hospice nursing staff to review problems or unique issues from caseloads, share professional support, and exchange feedback aimed toward enhancing professional growth.
• Participates in IDG conference as needed and facilitates discussion of issues from caseload for full staff discussion, consultation and evaluation.
• Supervises the Hospice Aide and the aide plan of care at least every fourteen (14) days and documents such supervision. If concerns are noted, observes the aide onsite providing care. If concerns are ongoing, reports to the Clinical Director of the need to repeat a competency evaluation with aide.
• Informs the Clinical Director of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.
• Shares in providing 24-hour, seven-day a week coverage (evening and weekend on-call) to patients/families.
• Demonstrates working clinical knowledge and skills relative to hospice and end-of-life care, and a commitment to clinical excellence and ongoing training in the latest pain and symptom management interventions.

III. Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, BSN preferred.
• Currently licensed in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Massachusetts.
• Must have no less than six months experience in acute care setting as an RN prior to home care assignment, or experience as required by state regulations. 
• Minimum of one year’s experience as an RN required. 
• Experience in Hospice is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings and to cope with emotional stress.
• Must be able to function in a practice environment with minimal direct supervision, accepting personal responsibility for maintaining a professional relationship with patients and their families.
• Must accept responsibility for maintaining clinical practice skills, learning and adhering to Hospice's policies and procedures on an on-going basis.
• Transports self to patient's home/facility in a reliable vehicle and has a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.  May be working in multiple locations in a workday.

Remote Type:

Salary Range:

Job Description:

I. Position Summary

The Hebrew SeniorLife Hospice is designed to provide a Jewish Hospice service to terminally ill patients and their families in the greater Boston area.  The philosophy of the Hospice is rooted in Hessed (loving kindness), and Kevod HaBeriyot (honoring life), but Hebrew SeniorLife Hospice Care is open to anyone regardless of religious affiliation; our mission is informed by Jewish values that are shared across many faith traditions and spiritual belief systems. 

Hebrew SeniorLife Hospice works collaboratively with patients and families in the final months, weeks, and days of life, with the goal of achieving optimum healing of body and soul when curing is no longer an option. This means helping the patient and family with: physical comfort, emotional and spiritual support, and companionship. The Hospice goal is to help every patient at the end attain a peaceful and pain free death and support the healing and bereavement of the family. 

As a member of the interdisciplinary group (IDG), the Hospice Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to the Hospice's patients.  Identify patient/family needs and provide supportive care in accordance with the attending physician's orders, the IDG plan of care and the Hospice's policies and procedures.  The Hospice Registered Nurse provides care under the direction of the attending physician, the Hospice Medical Director, the Clinical Director, and in compliance with the state's Registered Nurse Practice Act.

II. Position Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for a patient visit or on-call schedule which includes the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating phases of the nursing process. 
• Provides Hospice nursing care based on systematic assessment focusing on pain control and symptom management.
• Initiates communication with attending physicians, other Hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate care and use of resources for the patient/family.
• Assesses the patient and develops an individualized and comprehensive plan of care in partnership with the Interdisciplinary group and in accordance with Hospice regulations/guidelines.  Routinely assesses patients response to plans of care and performs comprehensive assessments, hospice aide supervision, and coordination/oversight of hospice services provided in assisted living, LTC, SNF and hospital settings.
• Maintains regular communication with the Clinical Director to review assignments and with the attending physician/medical director concerning patient/family needs. 
• Obtains data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporates that data into the plan of care.
• Maintains up-to-date patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur in accordance with agency policy and Medicare regulations.
• Accurately documents assessment findings, observations, interventions and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided in accordance with Hospice policy and procedures on the day services are rendered.  Submits documentation in a timely manner.
• Teaches, supervises and counsels patients/families regarding physical care and comfort, and other problems related to the patient's terminal condition. 
• Provides guidance to patients/families to assist them in preparing for and coping with anticipated physical and psychological events throughout the dying process.  Provides appropriate support at time of death and period of bereavement.
• Meets regularly with Hospice nursing staff to review problems or unique issues from caseloads, share professional support, and exchange feedback aimed toward enhancing professional growth.
• Participates in IDG conference as needed and facilitates discussion of issues from caseload for full staff discussion, consultation and evaluation.
• Supervises the Hospice Aide and the aide plan of care at least every fourteen (14) days and documents such supervision. If concerns are noted, observes the aide onsite providing care. If concerns are ongoing, reports to the Clinical Director of the need to repeat a competency evaluation with aide.
• Informs the Clinical Director of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.
• Shares in providing 24-hour, seven-day a week coverage (evening and weekend on-call) to patients/families.
• Demonstrates working clinical knowledge and skills relative to hospice and end-of-life care, and a commitment to clinical excellence and ongoing training in the latest pain and symptom management interventions.

III. Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, BSN preferred.
• Currently licensed in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Massachusetts.
• Must have no less than six months experience in acute care setting as an RN prior to home care assignment, or experience as required by state regulations. 
• Minimum of one year’s experience as an RN required. 
• Experience in Hospice is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings and to cope with emotional stress.
• Must be able to function in a practice environment with minimal direct supervision, accepting personal responsibility for maintaining a professional relationship with patients and their families.
• Must accept responsibility for maintaining clinical practice skills, learning and adhering to Hospice's policies and procedures on an on-going basis.
• Transports self to patient's home/facility in a reliable vehicle and has a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.  May be working in multiple locations in a workday.

Remote Type:

Salary Range:

Job Description:

I. Position Summary

The Hebrew SeniorLife Hospice is designed to provide a Jewish Hospice service to terminally ill patients and their families in the greater Boston area.  The philosophy of the Hospice is rooted in Hessed (loving kindness), and Kevod HaBeriyot (honoring life), but Hebrew SeniorLife Hospice Care is open to anyone regardless of religious affiliation; our mission is informed by Jewish values that are shared across many faith traditions and spiritual belief systems. 

Hebrew SeniorLife Hospice works collaboratively with patients and families in the final months, weeks, and days of life, with the goal of achieving optimum healing of body and soul when curing is no longer an option. This means helping the patient and family with: physical comfort, emotional and spiritual support, and companionship. The Hospice goal is to help every patient at the end attain a peaceful and pain free death and support the healing and bereavement of the family. 

As a member of the interdisciplinary group (IDG), the Hospice Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to the Hospice's patients.  Identify patient/family needs and provide supportive care in accordance with the attending physician's orders, the IDG plan of care and the Hospice's policies and procedures.  The Hospice Registered Nurse provides care under the direction of the attending physician, the Hospice Medical Director, the Clinical Director, and in compliance with the state's Registered Nurse Practice Act.

II. Position Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for a patient visit or on-call schedule which includes the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating phases of the nursing process. 
• Provides Hospice nursing care based on systematic assessment focusing on pain control and symptom management.
• Initiates communication with attending physicians, other Hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate care and use of resources for the patient/family.
• Assesses the patient and develops an individualized and comprehensive plan of care in partnership with the Interdisciplinary group and in accordance with Hospice regulations/guidelines.  Routinely assesses patients response to plans of care and performs comprehensive assessments, hospice aide supervision, and coordination/oversight of hospice services provided in assisted living, LTC, SNF and hospital settings.
• Maintains regular communication with the Clinical Director to review assignments and with the attending physician/medical director concerning patient/family needs. 
• Obtains data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporates that data into the plan of care.
• Maintains up-to-date patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur in accordance with agency policy and Medicare regulations.
• Accurately documents assessment findings, observations, interventions and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided in accordance with Hospice policy and procedures on the day services are rendered.  Submits documentation in a timely manner.
• Teaches, supervises and counsels patients/families regarding physical care and comfort, and other problems related to the patient's terminal condition. 
• Provides guidance to patients/families to assist them in preparing for and coping with anticipated physical and psychological events throughout the dying process.  Provides appropriate support at time of death and period of bereavement.
• Meets regularly with Hospice nursing staff to review problems or unique issues from caseloads, share professional support, and exchange feedback aimed toward enhancing professional growth.
• Participates in IDG conference as needed and facilitates discussion of issues from caseload for full staff discussion, consultation and evaluation.
• Supervises the Hospice Aide and the aide plan of care at least every fourteen (14) days and documents such supervision. If concerns are noted, observes the aide onsite providing care. If concerns are ongoing, reports to the Clinical Director of the need to repeat a competency evaluation with aide.
• Informs the Clinical Director of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.
• Shares in providing 24-hour, seven-day a week coverage (evening and weekend on-call) to patients/families.
• Demonstrates working clinical knowledge and skills relative to hospice and end-of-life care, and a commitment to clinical excellence and ongoing training in the latest pain and symptom management interventions.

III. Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, BSN preferred.
• Currently licensed in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Massachusetts.
• Must have no less than six months experience in acute care setting as an RN prior to home care assignment, or experience as required by state regulations. 
• Minimum of one year’s experience as an RN required. 
• Experience in Hospice is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings and to cope with emotional stress.
• Must be able to function in a practice environment with minimal direct supervision, accepting personal responsibility for maintaining a professional relationship with patients and their families.
• Must accept responsibility for maintaining clinical practice skills, learning and adhering to Hospice's policies and procedures on an on-going basis.
• Transports self to patient's home/facility in a reliable vehicle and has a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.  May be working in multiple locations in a workday.

Remote Type:

Salary Range:

Job Description:

I. Position Summary

The Hebrew SeniorLife Hospice is designed to provide a Jewish Hospice service to terminally ill patients and their families in the greater Boston area.  The philosophy of the Hospice is rooted in Hessed (loving kindness), and Kevod HaBeriyot (honoring life), but Hebrew SeniorLife Hospice Care is open to anyone regardless of religious affiliation; our mission is informed by Jewish values that are shared across many faith traditions and spiritual belief systems. 

Hebrew SeniorLife Hospice works collaboratively with patients and families in the final months, weeks, and days of life, with the goal of achieving optimum healing of body and soul when curing is no longer an option. This means helping the patient and family with: physical comfort, emotional and spiritual support, and companionship. The Hospice goal is to help every patient at the end attain a peaceful and pain free death and support the healing and bereavement of the family. 

As a member of the interdisciplinary group (IDG), the Hospice Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to the Hospice's patients.  Identify patient/family needs and provide supportive care in accordance with the attending physician's orders, the IDG plan of care and the Hospice's policies and procedures.  The Hospice Registered Nurse provides care under the direction of the attending physician, the Hospice Medical Director, the Clinical Director, and in compliance with the state's Registered Nurse Practice Act.

II. Position Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for a patient visit or on-call schedule which includes the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating phases of the nursing process. 
• Provides Hospice nursing care based on systematic assessment focusing on pain control and symptom management.
• Initiates communication with attending physicians, other Hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate care and use of resources for the patient/family.
• Assesses the patient and develops an individualized and comprehensive plan of care in partnership with the Interdisciplinary group and in accordance with Hospice regulations/guidelines.  Routinely assesses patients response to plans of care and performs comprehensive assessments, hospice aide supervision, and coordination/oversight of hospice services provided in assisted living, LTC, SNF and hospital settings.
• Maintains regular communication with the Clinical Director to review assignments and with the attending physician/medical director concerning patient/family needs. 
• Obtains data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporates that data into the plan of care.
• Maintains up-to-date patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur in accordance with agency policy and Medicare regulations.
• Accurately documents assessment findings, observations, interventions and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided in accordance with Hospice policy and procedures on the day services are rendered.  Submits documentation in a timely manner.
• Teaches, supervises and counsels patients/families regarding physical care and comfort, and other problems related to the patient's terminal condition. 
• Provides guidance to patients/families to assist them in preparing for and coping with anticipated physical and psychological events throughout the dying process.  Provides appropriate support at time of death and period of bereavement.
• Meets regularly with Hospice nursing staff to review problems or unique issues from caseloads, share professional support, and exchange feedback aimed toward enhancing professional growth.
• Participates in IDG conference as needed and facilitates discussion of issues from caseload for full staff discussion, consultation and evaluation.
• Supervises the Hospice Aide and the aide plan of care at least every fourteen (14) days and documents such supervision. If concerns are noted, observes the aide onsite providing care. If concerns are ongoing, reports to the Clinical Director of the need to repeat a competency evaluation with aide.
• Informs the Clinical Director of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.
• Shares in providing 24-hour, seven-day a week coverage (evening and weekend on-call) to patients/families.
• Demonstrates working clinical knowledge and skills relative to hospice and end-of-life care, and a commitment to clinical excellence and ongoing training in the latest pain and symptom management interventions.

III. Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, BSN preferred.
• Currently licensed in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Massachusetts.
• Must have no less than six months experience in acute care setting as an RN prior to home care assignment, or experience as required by state regulations. 
• Minimum of one year’s experience as an RN required. 
• Experience in Hospice is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings and to cope with emotional stress.
• Must be able to function in a practice environment with minimal direct supervision, accepting personal responsibility for maintaining a professional relationship with patients and their families.
• Must accept responsibility for maintaining clinical practice skills, learning and adhering to Hospice's policies and procedures on an on-going basis.
• Transports self to patient's home/facility in a reliable vehicle and has a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.  May be working in multiple locations in a workday.

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I. Position Summary: 

The Program Coordinator shall plan, implement, and coordinate holistic programs for residents in the Memory Support Assisted Living. This position is responsible for developing varied therapeutic programs that meet the physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs of the residents and positively contributes to their quality of life.  The Program Coordinator also serves as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team made up of (but not limited to) program coordinators, expressive therapists, nursing, culinary, administrative, and social service associates. 

II. Core Competencies:

• Be available to build trusting relationships with the residents, team members, and colleagues.
• Be comfortable leading a variety of programs.
• Listen attentively; speak respectfully. Commit to providing the highest quality of preparation and presentation.
• Project a warm, friendly customer service-oriented approach and “can-do” attitude and strive to make every encounter with a resident into a positive and meaningful experience and opportunity.
• Accept responsibility for all tasks assigned.
• Follow all work and safety rules
• Commit to making contributions to fellow team members as needed
• Sensitive to issues of aging, needs of the memory loss resident and diverse populations and cultures.
• Ability to be flexible with work assignments, other departments, and schedule changes.
• Ability to follow written and spoken English.
• Ability to work as a team player, promoting good relations with other managers, co-workers, families and residents.

III. Position Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and lead programs that enrich residents’ lives.
• Contribute to orientation of new residents to the NewBridge community.
• Follow through on program goals and objectives as established by the team.
• Maintain an open line of communication with other staff, volunteers, interns, outside service providers, and families.
• Support community outings.
• Assess the residents’ needs, interests, and abilities. Report any change in health or mental status.
• Maintain the supply levels necessary for all future activities.
• Interact with residents, families, guests and staff in a positive, supportive role.
• Be available for weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings
• Attend orientation, in-services, and staff meetings as assigned
• Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as assigned, and accept changes in working venue, schedule, or tasks assigned.

IV. Qualifications

• 4-5 years satisfactory employment in a memory support community.
• Must be creative, energetic, patient, sensitive, and professional.
• Computer literacy; experience with Windows and Word.
• Compassion for and desire to work with a senior population.
• Experience in implementing programs intended to fulfill basic psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs while promoting self-esteem in a caring, nurturing environment.
• Ability to be flexible and autonomous in managing the workload.
• Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing.

V. Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand during scheduled work times.
• May sit on a computer for extended periods of time.

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This is a part-time position, 28 hours per week, combination of 12 hour shifts on weekends and two evening shifts during the week.

Compensation is based on 40 hours per week and is prorated for less hours.

I. Position Summary:

Supervise the clinical operations of all nursing floors in the absence of the Nurse Manager and/or Director of Nursing.  Assume administrative responsibilities for the Center in the absence of executive administrative personnel.

II. Core Competencies:

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of regulatory standards.
• Demonstrates ability for project management and quality improvement.
• Demonstrates strong facilitation skills
• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to support change
• Demonstrates ability to educate all levels of staff.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills and role models leadership principles.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and able to manage day to day operations
• Demonstrates ability to problem solve and manage staffing patterns and budget
• Demonstrates commitment to clinical excellence and quality.

III. Position Responsibilities:

• Communicate with patients, families, and other health professionals in a manner that conveys respect, caring, and sensitivity.
• Make clinical rounds to ensure that nursing care is being provided appropriately. 
• Support nurses in expediting medical intervention in situations involving a change in a patient’s status. 
• Ensure that safety and security measures are in place to provide a safe and comfortable environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Assess and intervene as necessary in crisis situations, and in immediate clinical and management circumstances.
• Assume responsibility for intervention in family matters requiring immediate attention, and refer appropriately to Nurse Manager/DON and/or Social Service Department for long-term management and follow-up.
• Monitor compliance with established nursing standards, policies, and procedures on all nursing floors.
• Adjust staffing and time scheduling for shifts to meet immediate needs and resolve problems.
• Communicate concerns and issues to Nurse Manager/DON.  Collaborate with Nurse Managers/DONs in writing annual reviews.  And implement corrective actions needed.
• Serve as a resource and advisor to staff in areas of counseling and development of personnel.
• Communicate with Nursing Operations Manager and appropriate Nurse Manager/DON on staffing, scheduling, clinical and administrative issues.
• Collaborate with Nurse Manager/DON to assure that all nursing personnel adhere to established standards of practice, policies, and procedures throughout the shifts.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with support staff throughout the facility.
• Monitor appropriate use of supplies and equipment to ensure compliance with budgetary allocations.
• Conduct education programs in collaboration with Professional Development Department.
• Participate in Nursing advisory committees and meetings.
• Prepare and maintain required records and reports.
• Participate in and support Quality Improvement program and initiatives.
• Exemplify professionalism and exhibit values, which contribute to the achievement of the mission of the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center.
• Adhere to established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
• Perform other related duties as required or directed.

IV Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.  Computer literacy preferred.
• Current Massachusetts license as an R.N.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and ANA Certifications in Geriatrics and/or Nursing Administration preferred.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience in a similar setting.  Acute care experience recommended.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, particularly in relation to problem solving and staff development.

• B.L.S. Certification required

V Physical Requirements:  See Occupational Health

Hebrew SeniorLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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