Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) - $7,500 Sign-On Bonus!

Integritus Healthcare•Greenfield, MA

About The Position

The Hospice Registered Nurse helps triage, coordinate, and administer hospice care for patients, families, and caregivers using hospice services and community resources. The RN coordinates care through an individualized plan that meets patient and family needs, from referral through discharge, in accordance with regulations and agency standards. The nurse works collaboratively with patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to promote comfort, dignity, autonomy, and optimal patient outcomes. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a salary range of $38.00–$47.97 per hour and a $7,500 sign-on bonus. Hospice experience is preferred but not required, and comprehensive training is provided. The employer describes a collaborative and innovative team environment, weekly pay, generous time off, health insurance, and opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

One to two years of experience in health care.
Associate degree in nursing.
Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse licensure.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver's license.
Understanding of hospice philosophy and issues related to death and dying.

Nice To Haves

Hospice or home health experience.
Acute care experience in an institutional setting.
Bachelor's degree in nursing.
Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Certification.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate understanding of hospice philosophy and principles and clearly articulate them to others.
Manage the plan of care from referral through discharge for assigned hospice patients and families in accordance with regulations and agency standards.
Complete initial nursing assessments and determine patient and family hospice needs.
Provide physical assessments and histories of current and previous illnesses.
Develop and implement plans of care in collaboration with patients and families, with goals and interventions that promote optimal outcomes while maintaining dignity, autonomy, and comfort.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments; observe and document responses, communicate adverse reactions, and modify the plan of care as indicated.
Teach and guide patients and families on interventions for pain and symptom management in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Coordinate patient care with the team, family, and physicians.
Complete, maintain, and submit accurate, relevant clinical notes and document measurable symptom-management outcomes.
Complete pronouncement visits and live discharges, including required communication and documentation.
Document at the point of service, synchronize patient data, and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team.
Communicate patient needs and changes to the medical director and attending physician and obtain physician orders as required.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
Provide and maintain a safe environment for patients.
Keep the supervisor informed of potentially problematic patient or family issues and significant changes in patient status.
Communicate effectively in person, in writing, by phone, and by computer, and provide exceptional customer service.
Manage multiple priorities and use effective problem-solving and decision-making.
Maintain and improve professional knowledge and skills through continuing education and in-services.
Provide complete and timely nursing reports and handoffs to hospice staff, facility staff, and providers.
Participate in the agency Quality Improvement Program.
Meet individual program expectations and goals identified through performance appraisal, annual plan, and supervisor direction.
Perform other duties as assigned.