Hospice Nurse Practitioner, Per Diem weekdays, 128 South area

Hospice Nurse Practitioner, Per Diem Weekdays, 128 South Area

Watertown, Newton, Dedham, Braintree, Quincy, Weymouth, Norwell

Position Summary: Provides consultation regarding palliative care services to patients in a community setting and works in a collaborative team practice that recognizes the patient as the central focus. Performs physical assessments and communicates with patients facing serious complex illnesses.

Rate: $75.00 per hour

Education

• Master's of Science in Nursing and Nurse Practitioner Certification in area of specialty required.
• Licensed to practice in Massachusetts.
• Current DEA and Mass DPH Controlled Substances Registration.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required.
• Experience with electronic medical records systems preferred.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multitask and work in a rapidly changing environment with multiple demands.

VNA Care is one of the Commonwealth's largest home health and hospice providers, serving more than 200 communities in Eastern and Central Massachusetts. Our nonprofit includes VNA Care Network, VNA of Boston, VNA Hospice & Palliative Care, and At Home Private Care. Working together, we provide a full range of home health, palliative, hospice, private care, and community services to patients with a wide range of health care needs. VNA Care focuses on promoting the health and wellbeing of patients and families by providing high-quality, cost-effective health care to vulnerable individuals in their homes, assisted living facilities, and other settings.