Summary:

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse works under the supervision of a Patient Care Manager or Hospice House Manager and the attending physician in the provision of skilled nursing assessment, planning and care in order to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families.

Responsible for identifying patient/family needs and for providing supportive care in accordance with the attending physician's orders and plan of care and Hospice of the North Shore policies and procedures.

This position will be the case manager for the expansion of our South Tier and will be caring for patients in the Arlington, Burlington, Cambridge, Lexington, Woburn, Winchester area. Travel into Boston/Back Bay will be a potential as well.

Qualifications:

Professional Registered Nurse, currently licensed in Massachusetts.

Preferably a Bachelor's degree in nursing.

Minimum three years of varied work experience as a professional nurse, and preferably one of the three years in an acute setting.

Demonstrated ability 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.

Demonstrated understanding of hospice philosophy and principles.

Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation

and ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.

Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and in good working order.