Hospice Nurses--Comprehensive Orientation Program Offered! Positions available in the North Shore, Middlesex area, and Boston!

Beth Israel Lahey Health

9d•$128,960 - $145,600•Hybrid

About The Position

Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home is seeking Hospice RNs to join their growing team. They offer a comprehensive 12-week orientation training program with designated preceptors, end-of-life training, and ongoing mentorship. This role allows nurses to make a profound impact on patients and families during the challenging stage of terminal illness. Nurses from various backgrounds such as Oncology/Hematology, Skilled Nursing facilities, and Med-Surg are encouraged to apply. This is a rewarding career opportunity for those interested in hospice nursing.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree or BSN (preferred) from an accredited school of nursing
An active valid Massachusetts RN license
An active American Health Association BLS certification
At least 1-2 years of direct care nursing experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in Oncology/Hematology departments
Experience in Skilled Nursing facilities
Experience in Med-Surg nursing

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation.
Effectively interact with patients, significant others, and other interdisciplinary team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing and clinical competency.
Complete and document an initial assessment of patient and family to determine hospice care needs.
Perform a complete physical assessment of patient and history of current and previous illness(es).
Provide information to the patient and family regarding the dying process and expectations.
Develop a patient-specific plan of care, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and palliative nursing actions with emphasis on pain and symptom management.
Provide instruction to patient and family regarding medication actions, side effects, dosage, route, and frequency.
Provide documentation of services utilizing problem-oriented record.
Instruct and supervise care given by Hospice Aides.
Supervise the care provided by the Hospice Aide every two (2) weeks minimally, and as needed.
Participate in bi-weekly hospice case conference or as required.