Evening Hospice RN — 2 Days/Week

Northeast Professional Registry Of Nurses; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an Evening Hospice RN in Massachusetts for 2 days per week from 4:00pm to 9:00pm. The role involves assessing patients, planning and delivering hospice care, and collaborating with families and the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements include an active MA RN license, a BSN or associate degree preferred, and BLS certification. EPIC experience is preferred; prior home care/public health experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or BSN from an accredited school (preferred).
• Active Massachusetts RN license.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.
• At least 1 year of direct care nursing experience, preferably public health or home care.
• 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.
• Provide information to patient and family regarding the dying process and expectations.
• Develop a patient-specific plan of care with goals based on nursing diagnosis and pain/symptom management.
• Instruct patient/family on medication actions, side effects, dosage, route and frequency.
• Document services using problem-oriented records.
• Instruct and supervise care given by Hospice Aides.
• Supervise Hospice Aide care every two weeks or as needed.
• Participate in bi-weekly hospice case conferences.

Skills

RN knowledge

Compassionate care

Care planning

Patient education

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree or BSN

Tools

EPIC

BLS certification

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an Evening Hospice RN in Massachusetts for 2 days per week from 4:00pm to 9:00pm. The role involves assessing patients, planning and delivering hospice care, and collaborating with families and the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements include an active MA RN license, a BSN or associate degree preferred, and BLS certification. EPIC experience is preferred; prior home care/public health experience is a plus.