Registered Nurse, RN

Gentiva Hospice • Auburndale, MA

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides personalized hospice and palliative nursing care to patients with life-limiting illnesses and supports their families. The nurse serves as a primary point of contact, delivers and documents skilled care in patients’ homes or institutional settings, assesses patient needs, and develops and updates individualized plans of care. The role includes symptom management, patient and caregiver education, emotional and spiritual support, and coordination with an interdisciplinary care team. The nurse also maintains accurate clinical records, follows infection-control and regulatory requirements, and participates in on-call and patient-support activities as applicable. This is a PRN position with a flexible schedule. The listed pay range is $47.00–$51.00 per hour; compensation may vary based on factors including location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, and equity.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse education and qualification.
• At least one year of RN experience in acute care hospital, oncology, long-term care, hospice, or home health; school internships and clinical hours may be considered in individual cases.
• Current license to practice nursing in the state of requested employment.
• CPR certification.
• Current automobile insurance and a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families, hospice, hospice patient and family needs, and the roles of hospice service disciplines.
• Strong patient assessment skills and knowledge of community resources.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of documentation and program management, general nursing practice, and managed-care principles and regulatory guidelines, including Medicare, Medicaid, and ACHC.
• Sensitivity to end-of-life issues and the ability to support patients and families during a crisis.
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks and adapt to changing situations while maintaining efficiency and composure.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Maturity, cooperation, flexibility, tact, and responsible conduct in the workplace and with the hospice team.
• Ability to operate nursing assessment tools, computers, facsimile equipment, copier, and cell phone or beeper.
• Must have and maintain transportation for work.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice or palliative care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive in-person and telephonic patient assessments and reassessments, including screenings, and provide education to patients, family members, and caregivers.
• Deliver skilled nursing interventions and symptom management aligned with patients’ goals of care.
• Develop and update individualized plans of care, including visit frequency, to address patient needs and identified risks.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members and consult with physicians and nurse practitioners.
• Educate patients and caregivers about disease processes, self-care, end-of-life care, medications, nutrition, and dietary needs.
• Communicate changes in condition and signs or symptoms of decline to the appropriate provider.
• Support continuity of care by recognizing and supporting appropriate home health, palliative care, and hospice referrals and transitions between levels of care.
• Document clinical records in a timely manner, including assessment findings, physician orders, progress notes, and care plans.
• Maintain working relationships with the interdisciplinary group and involve the team when care plans warrant team participation.
• Participate in on-call and patient-support activities as applicable, providing clinically competent and responsive on-call services.
• Guide patients and families through the hospice journey and provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support, including comfort, education, and bereavement guidance.
• Teach caregivers to care for patients safely and confidently, including medication administration, hospice services, symptom and pain management, and end-of-life processes.
• Follow infection-control, compliance, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Support quality-improvement and scheduling initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Career advancement opportunities
• National and local recognition programs
• Teammate Assistance Fund
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time associates
• Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program for full-time associates
• Generous paid time off and seven paid holidays for full-time associates
• Wellness programs, including telemedicine, diabetes management, and joint and spine concierge care, for full-time associates
• Education support and tuition assistance for ASN-to-BSN and BSN-to-MSN programs for full-time associates
• Free continuing education units for full-time associates
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance for full-time associates
• Voluntary pet, critical illness, accident, and long-term care benefits for full-time associates

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed