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Good Shepherd Community Care Transition to Practice RN Resident in Newton, Massachusetts
Transition to Practice RN Resident
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Job Location
Main Office - Newton, MA
Transition to Practice RN Resident
Recently named by The Boston Globe as one of the Top Places to Work in Massachusetts, our community based, mission-driven hospice and palliative care organization is now offering a Transition-to-Practice RN Resident designed to orient newly licensed nurses to the rewarding role of Hospice Nurse Care Coordinator. The TTP RN Resident will build confidence and skill through various learning modalities, guided experiences and extended preceptorships. Travel is required for this position. Care is provided in patient’s private homes and residential facilities throughout Greater Boston and parts of Metrowest.
Education, Skills and Experience:
Graduate of an accredited BSN or associates in nursing program
Successful completion of NCLEX exam
Strong interest in Hospice
Commitment to personal and professional growth
Basic computer proficiency
Job Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
Attend didactic classroom sessions and other learning experiences
Engage in self reflection and professional growth activities
Participate in Good Shepherd Interdisciplinary Team meetings in accord with Good Shepherd guidelines.
Under the guidance and supervision of an NCC preceptor and TTP educators, learn to provide, coordinate, and document initial and ongoing clinical assessments of the impact of the terminal diagnosis on the patient’s physical, functional, psychosocial and environmental needs and activities of daily living from referral through bereavement phase.
Expand communication skills including educating patients and families in regards to the disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, and the processes for dealing with issues of ethical concern.
Learn appropriate documentation, including admission process, clinical progress notes,
recertification procedures and various disposition documentation.
- Gain knowledge on ways to manage patients’ care in a clinically and fiscally
responsible manner.
- Under the guidance and supervision of NCC preceptor and TTP educators,
learn to consult, collaborate, and coordinate patient care with various health care facilities
and professional health care providers, communicating with the patient's internal and external care team about changes in the patient’s condition and needs as well as outcomes of interventions.
- Learn to determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and
patient/family needs, identify need for additional personnel, e.g. home care aides, and learn
to supervise such personnel on a case by case basis and according to regulatory and
agency guidelines.
Participate in in-service programs as designated by the supervisor.
Learn to communicate information using Good Shepherd’s current process.
Participate in other activities as designated by Senior Nursing Manager, Clinical Educator and NCC preceptor.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, an employee is regularly required to:
Remain in a stationary position for 75% or more of the time.
Move around the office and other locations.
Operate office machinery such as a computer, fax machine, or copier.
Ascend or descend floors.
Position self to stoop, crouch, or kneel.
Interact with other staff and patients in person or on the telephone.
Move, re-position, or provide other physical care to patients.
- While performing the duties of this job, an employee is occasionally required to:
Lift or move objects up to 50lbs.
Travel to facilities or homes in the community.
Disclaimer
This job description is a summary of the essential duties and responsibilities of this position and not an exhaustive list. This description may be changed with or without notice as the needs of the organization change.
Good Shepherd Benefits:
Competitive salary
Four weeks paid time off in first year
12 paid holidays
Health and dental insurance, coverage begins as of your start date
Life insurance
403(b) with company match
Flexible Spending Account
Short and Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Partnership with Regis College for reduced tuition rates
Industry:
Healthcare
Employment Type:
Full Time - 30 or more hours per week
About Us:
Good Shepherd Community Care is one of the most trusted health care organizations in Greater Boston focusing on hospice and palliative care. Founded as Hospice of the Good Shepherd in 1978, we are the original Massachusetts hospice. After decades of caring for our community, we continue to remain an independent, not-for-profit, non-sectarian organization. We believe in the importance of mutual respect and acceptance and values diversity in our patients, families and caregivers, employees, volunteers, community, and partner organizations. We are committed to these values and honor the dignity of each individual through the care, support and education we provide. Our team members benefit from a collaborative work environment in a welcoming office, easily accessible to I-95, with on-site parking in Newton.