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What makes Community Nurse an exceptional place to work?
- Compassionate, high-quality, patient-focused care
- Mutual respect amongst patients, families and staff
- Friendly, collegial environment
- On-going, customized training and education opportunities
- Supportive, team-focused management
- Competitive salary & benefits
Community Nurse offers a comprehensive benefits package to full and part time employees, offering:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- 403b retirement plan with annual company contribution
- Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off benefits including, vacation, personal, sick, company holidays and floating holidays
For questions, email our HR Team: hr@communitynurse.com
Community Nurse is proud that over 51% of our staff have been with us for over five years and 27% for over ten years.
If you’re a compassionate person who wants to make a difference in someone’s life, join us. We Bring Caring Home.
* Sign-on bonus available for licensed and certified positions *
Nursing/Nursing Management
Job Summary
Community Nurse is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to provide high-quality care to patients in their homes or facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing, with the ability to manage complex medical needs. This role requires a deep understanding of patient care standards, medication administration, and specialized skills in various medical procedures.
Requirements:
- Licensed as a registered nurse pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 112.
- Minimum of 1 year of direct patient care.
- Home Care experience preferred
- Experience with documentation in a patient Electronic Medical Record.
Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Administer medications and monitor patient responses, adjusting care plans, as necessary.
- Perform catheterization and other necessary medical procedures with precision.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Provide education and support to patients and families regarding end-of-life care options.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with healthcare standards.
Position Education/License Requirements:
Currently licensed as a registered nurse pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 112.
Skills/Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of 1 year of Medical Surgical experience
- Computer experience
- Requires ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality
- Excellent communication skills
- Driver’s License
- CPR
Position Summary:
A Hospice Registered Nurse provides nursing care with an emphasis on comfort and dignity at end of life. Hospice RN is part of the Hospice Team and acts as coordinator of care for patients. Hospice RN assists the physician in preparing the patient/ family for end-of-life care.
ID: #RN1010
Requirements:
- Licensed RN in Massachusetts.
- Graduate of an approved school for professional nursing.
- A minimum of one year of recent experience in direct patient care nursing.
- Previous home care experience preferred.
- Experience with documentation in a patient Electronic Medical Record is a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Assumes on-call coverage during evening hours and responds to patient/family needs in accordance with CNHC policies and procedures.
- Able to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings.
- Skilled in nursing practice, able to cope with family emotional stress and tolerant of individual lifestyles.
- Able to make meaningful observations and write comprehensive accurate reports.
- Communicates with attending physicians, other staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for patient/family.
- Maintain regular communication with the Clinical Manager, and/or other care team members concerning patient/family care needs.
- Obtain data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporate that data into the plan of care.
- Accept responsibility for coordinating physical care of the patient by teaching primary caregivers, volunteers, employed caregivers, or by providing direct care as appropriate.
- Provide appropriate support at time of death and period of bereavement.
- Participate in CNHC’s orientation and in-service training programs for professional staff.
- Participate in agency and community programs as requested to promote professional growth and understanding of home care.
- Demonstrate familiarity with policies of the agency and rules and regulations of State and Federal bodies which aid in determining policies.
- Accept other assignments as appropriate.
Requirements:
- Currently licensed as RN in Massachusetts.
- Graduate of an approved school for professional nursing.
- A minimum of one year of recent experience in direct patient care nursing.
- Previous home care experience preferred.
- Casamba Home experience a plus.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Give skilled comprehensive nursing care to all ages, gender, and cultural groups.
- Assess client status upon initial home visit to identify needs in order to develop comprehensive case management plan.
- Using basic teaching principles, counsel and instruct the patient, family and/or significant other in meeting nursing and related needs.
- Coordinate services through organizing, securing, integrating, and modifying the resources necessary to accomplish goals set forth in the case management plan.
- Document in an accurate and timely manner. Maintain a clinical record for each morbidity patient.
- Communicate any changes in patient condition and needs to physician and other personnel.
Allied Health/Rehab/Other Clinical Services
A Social Worker is a part of the interdisciplinary team of clinicians to evaluate patient’s levels of social and emotional functioning
Requirements:
- Licensed at the LICSW level by the Board of Registration in Social Work pursuant to G.L. Chapter 13, Section 80
- Minimum of 1 year experience in Hospice and Home Care
- Computer experience
- Requires ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality
- Excellent communication skills
- Driver’s License
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Psychosocial assessment of strengths and weaknesses, including coping skills, support systems, and the need for community resources
- Assessment of grief reactions and high-risk factors for complicated bereavement
A Social Worker is a part of the interdisciplinary team of clinicians to evaluate patient’s levels of social and emotional functioning
Requirements:
- Licensed at the LICSW level by the Board of Registration in Social Work pursuant to G.L. Chapter 13, Section 80
- Minimum of 1 year experience in Hospice and Home Care
- Computer experience
- Requires ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality
- Excellent communication skills
- Driver’s License
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Psychosocial assessment of strengths and weaknesses, including coping skills, support systems, and the need for community resources
- Assessment of grief reactions and high-risk factors for complicated bereavement
Home Health Aide
Community Nurse Home Care invites applicants for the position of full-time certified home health aide (CHHA)
The ideal candidate for the role of CHHA:
- Completion of a MA certified nursing assistant (CNA) and/or Home Health Aide (HHA) training program certified as having met the criteria established by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health
- Driver’s License and CPR certification
- Excellent communication skills
- One (1) year direct patient care experience
In this 40-hour per week role, we offer a competitive hourly pay. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 403b, and holiday benefits commencing from the date of hire. Additionally, vacation and sick leave accrual begins after 90 days of employment. Moreover, we have partnered with Healthtrax Fitness and Wellness to offer employees discounted membership options.
ID: #CHHA0923
Administration/Operations/Clerical Support
Community Nurse is seeking a part-time 25 hours/week Property Maintenance Technician responsible for upkeep of two office buildings located in Fairhaven and Dartmouth.
This is an ideal role for a semi-retired person who enjoys a combination of janitorial and building maintenance challenges.
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Must have experience and willingness in janitorial duties such as collecting office trash and recycling for curbside pickup
- Address all maintenance emergencies in a timely fashion; coordinating with contracting specialists as needed
- Take lead role vendor work for building repairs or maintenance and discuss ongoing needs and projects with CEO
- Respond to off hours building security alarms
- Repair or monitor minor plumbing and/or electrical issues
- Ability to assemble and/or move office furniture or equipment as needed
- Oversee landscaping vendor participating in minor upkeep to maintain grounds cleanliness and curb appeal
- Help maintains safe working conditions for employees and residents, resolving safety concerns quickly
- Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality to ensure all essential duties are fulfilled to satisfactory level
- Other duties may be assigned as needed
Minimum qualifications:
- Successful previous property maintenance experience preferred
- Self-motivated, responsible, accountable, and mature
- Experience with light carpentry, electrical, and plumbing
- Painting experience
- Highest levels of honesty, integrity, and ethics
- Ability to function in various weather and climate conditions
- Ability to lift heavy objects when needed
- Must have high school diploma or equivalent required
- Driver’s License and must have a vehicle (preferred truck or utility vehicle)
- Periodically must be able to be on call after hours, holidays and weekends