Evening Hospice RN-2 nights per weekday, 4:00pm-9:00pm

Beth Israel Lahey Health; 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

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. This is an Evening Hospice RN position, 2 days per week from 4:00pm-9:00pm.

Job Description

The Evening Hospice RN plans and delivers care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation; and effectively interacts with patients, significant others, and other interdisciplinary team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing and clinical competency.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What You'll Need

• 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.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $20,800.00 USD - $32,406.50 USD The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.

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