Hospice Resource/On-Call Registered Nurse

Hebrew SeniorLife•Dedham, MA

1d•$78,576 - $117,864•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the clinical team, the Hospice Resource/On-Call Registered Nurse provides nursing care to Hospice patients on an as-needed or scheduled basis. The nurse reports patient and family needs and provides supportive care in accordance with the attending physician’s orders, the plan of care, and Hospice policies and procedures. The role works under the direction of the attending physician and Patient Care Manager and in compliance with the state’s Registered Nurse Practice Act. The nurse provides Hospice care based on systematic assessment, with a focus on pain control and symptom management. The role includes teaching, supervising, and counseling patients and families about physical care and concerns related to the patient’s terminal condition, as well as helping them prepare for and cope with anticipated physical and psychological events throughout the dying process. The nurse also provides appropriate support at the time of death. The position shares in providing 24-hour, seven-day-a-week coverage to patients and families. It requires travel to patients’ homes or facilities and may involve multiple locations in a workday.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Currently licensed in good standing to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in Massachusetts.
At least six months of RN experience in an acute care setting before home care assignments, or experience as required by state regulations.
Ability to assess and respond to patient and family needs in varied settings and cope with emotional stress.
Ability to function with minimal direct supervision and accept personal responsibility for maintaining a professional relationship with patients and their families.
Responsibility for maintaining clinical practice skills and learning and adhering to Hospice policies and procedures on an ongoing basis.

Nice To Haves

Over one year of RN experience is preferred.
Experience in Home Care or Hospice is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain regular communication with the Patient Care Manager to review assignments.
Coordinate care and use of patient and family resources by communicating as needed with attending physicians, Hospice staff, and other agencies.
Maintain up-to-date patient records that clearly and accurately document problems, plans, actions, goals, and changes.
Communicate with Interdisciplinary Group members as needed to develop a comprehensive plan of care and goals within two days of the start of care and as necessary throughout service.
Provide Hospice nursing care based on systematic assessment, focusing on pain control and symptom management.
Teach, supervise, and counsel patients and families regarding physical care and issues related to the patient’s terminal condition.
Guide patients and families in preparing for and coping with anticipated physical and psychological events throughout the dying process.
Document observations, interventions, evaluations, and services on the day they are provided, and submit documentation in a timely manner in accordance with Hospice policies and procedures.
Meet regularly with Hospice nursing staff to review caseload problems or unique issues, provide professional support, and exchange feedback to enhance professional growth.
Inform the clinical Manager of unusual or potentially problematic patient and family issues.
Share in providing 24-hour, seven-day-a-week coverage to patients and families.
Provide appropriate support at the time of death.
Demonstrate familiarity with Hospice policies and the state and federal rules and regulations governing Hospice care.
Support and implement Hospice policies regarding patient and family care.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Transport self to patients’ homes or facilities and work across multiple locations as needed.