Hospice RN Case Manager--Monday through Friday days, weekend rotation only once every 2 months! Boston/Greater Boston area.
About The Position
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home offers a comprehensive orientation training program that consists of 12 weeks of hands-on hospice training in an orientation setting, designated preceptors, comprehensive end-of-life training, and ongoing tailor-made mentorship based on individual needs. Becoming a hospice nurse is a uniquely rewarding journey that empowers nurses to profoundly influence how patients and their families face the challenging stage of terminal illness. Nurses who have found success in Hospice have come from Oncology/Hematology departments, Skilled Nursing facilities, Med-Surg nursing, and more! If you are interested in becoming a hospice nurse but don't know where to start, consider a rewarding career as a hospice nurse at Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home!
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 year of direct care nursing experience, preferably the area of public health or home care nursing
- EPIC experience is preferred
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Generous PTO
- 403(b)
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
