Sawtelle Hospice House RN
About The Position
The Hospice RN performs professional nursing care as a member of the hospice team and provides input into the assessment, planning, and evaluation of nursing services. Under the direction and supervision of the Hospice House RN Manager, the Hospice RN is accountable for the quality of nursing care provided and is responsible for providing care in accordance with the established plan of care for assigned patients. The position includes nursing visits, hospice care for patients and families using current palliative-care and symptom-management principles, communication about significant changes in patients’ healthcare status, patient and family health teaching, and participation in regular interdisciplinary team meetings. The RN supports patients’ and families’ cultural beliefs, values, individual needs, health goals, and treatment preferences, and follows agency confidentiality principles and federal HIPAA guidelines. All staff are required to be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.
Requirements
- Active, valid Massachusetts RN license.
- Active American Health Association BLS certification.
- At least 2 years of RN experience in an acute care, rehabilitation, or home care setting.
- Staff must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of hospice experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform nursing visits to patients as assigned by the Hospice RN Manager.
- Provide hospice nursing care to patients and families using current principles of palliative care and symptom management.
- Observe, record, and report significant changes in a patient’s healthcare status to the physician and Hospice RN Manager.
- Participate in health teaching required by the patient and family.
- Respect and support patients’ and families’ cultural beliefs and values, individual needs, health goals, and treatment preferences.
- Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team using interpersonal and therapeutic communication skills.
- Attend regular interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings.
- Practice confidentiality principles established by the agency and federal HIPAA guidelines.
Benefits
- Highly competitive pay rate and benefits package.
- Generous paid time off (PTO).
- 403(b).
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Reasonable geographic territory with strong clinical support resources.
- Inclusive, diverse team that values staff input.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
