Hiring for Hospice Registered Nurse in Auburn, MA

SAGE GROUP•Auburn, MA

3d•Remote

About The Position

Sage Group HealthCare Staffing is seeking an RN Hospice for a 13-week travel/contract position in Auburn, MA. This role involves providing and coordinating care for assigned hospice patients in their homes, developing and implementing nursing care plans, and supporting patient recovery to enable them to spend quality time with loved ones. The nurse will empower patients and families through education on disease management and provide hospice nursing care within the scope of practice. Responsibilities include assessing patients, documenting visits within 24 hours, notifying physicians of changes in status, and providing bereavement support to families. The territory to cover includes Auburn, MA, and surrounding areas.

Requirements

Registered Nurse: 1 year - Required
Recent/Current Hospice Nursing experience: 1 year with the last 3 years – Required
Home Care Home Base (HCHB) charting experience – Required
Must have valid Driver’s License and Provide proof of personal Auto Insurance
Must have reliable vehicle for patient visits
Must be Covid Vaccinated or provide medical or religious exemption
ASN or an equivalent – Required
RN License for State applying or Compact if accepted - Required
BLS Certification from AHA or American Red Cross - Required

Nice To Haves

BSN or an equivalent – Highly preferred

Responsibilities

Provide and coordinate care for assigned hospice patients in comfort of their homes.
Develop and implement nursing care plans including Start of Care and admissions as assigned.
Support patient recovery and ability to stay at home - enabling them to spend quality time with their loved ones and doing the activities they enjoy.
Empower patients and families to reach healthcare goals by educating them on disease management.
Provide Hospice nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
Notify physicians of significant changes in status.
Document and complete charting for all patient visits within 24 hours.
Provide bereavement support to patient’s families as needed.