Hospice Admission Nurse - Compassionate Care Coordinator

VNA Care; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 93,600 - 97,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hospice certification reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision plans

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

401K

Life and Disability insurance

Job summary

VNA Care is seeking a Hospice Facility Admission RN for a Worcester hospital-based role, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You will lead initial assessments, educate patients and families, and coordinate admission logistics within the hospice program.

The ideal candidate will have Massachusetts licensure, an nursing degree, and at least one year of acute care with hospice or oncology experience preferred. Compensation reflects experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in Massachusetts.
• Graduate Diploma or Associate degree in nursing; BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessment and education for patients entering hospice care.
• Admit patients and obtain informed consent; develop the initial interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Coordinate with Hospice physicians to determine patient qualifications and orders.

Skills

Nursing license MA

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Hospice experience

Education

Graduate Diploma/Associate degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

VNA Care is seeking a Hospice Facility Admission RN for a Worcester hospital-based role, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You will lead initial assessments, educate patients and families, and coordinate admission logistics within the hospice program.

The ideal candidate will have Massachusetts licensure, an nursing degree, and at least one year of acute care with hospice or oncology experience preferred. Compensation reflects experience.