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

Integritus Healthcare•Springfield, MA

9d•$38 - $48

About The Position

The Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) helps triage, coordinate, and administer hospice care for patients, families, and caregivers using hospice services and resources. The RN coordinates and drives services through a plan of care to meet patient and family needs. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position. Hospice experience is preferred but not required; comprehensive training is provided.

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 of 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 of patients and families to determine hospice needs.
Provide complete physical assessments and histories of current and previous illnesses.
Initiate and implement plans of care in collaboration with patients and families, promoting optimal outcomes while maintaining dignity, autonomy, and comfort.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed; observe and document responses, communicate adverse reactions promptly, and modify the plan of care as indicated.
Work with the interdisciplinary team to teach and guide patients and families about pain and symptom management interventions.
Coordinate care for assigned patients with the team, family, and physician.
Complete, maintain, and submit accurate and relevant clinical notes, including measurable outcomes related to symptom management.
Complete patient discharges, including pronouncement visits and live discharges, with appropriate 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 about 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 demonstrate effective problem-solving and decision-making.
Take responsibility for professional growth and development, maintaining and improving 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.