Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

All Care VNA, Hospice & Private Home Care Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Mileage reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive health/dental/life/disab

Job summary

All Care VNA, Hospice & Private Home Care Services seeks a Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes in Boston and surrounding communities. You will manage caseloads, educate patients and families, and work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort and quality of life.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, planning and updating care, managing pain and symptoms, and thorough documentation in the EMR.

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts RN license
• 1–2 years nursing experience; hospice/home health preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and symptom management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage a caseload and work independently

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing hospice home assessments.
• Develop and update care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Manage pain and symptoms; administer medications as ordered.
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease progression and end-of-life care.
• Coordinate care with physicians, social workers, and other team members.
• Serve as primary case manager for assigned patients.
• Document accurately in EMR and ensure regulatory compliance

Skills

Home health care

Hospice nursing

Assessment & care planning

Communication

EHR proficiency

Education

Massachusetts RN license

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Position Overview

All Care is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to provide skilled, compassionate nursing care to patients with life-limiting illnesses in their homes. The Hospice RN is responsible for case management, symptom control, patient and family education, and coordination of care with the interdisciplinary hospice team to ensure comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

Location: Boston

Department: Clinical

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Work Location: On the road in assigned territory, including Boston and surrounding communities.

Position Type: Full Time

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive initial and ongoing nursing assessments of hospice patients in the home
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with the hospice interdisciplinary team
• Manage pain and other symptoms
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions as ordered
• Provide patient and caregiver education on disease progression, medications, and end-of-life care
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, chaplains, and other team members
• Serve as the primary case manager for assigned patients
• Monitor patient condition and communicate significant changes to the care team
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and care planning
• Provide emotional support to patients and families during end-of-life care
• Complete accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in EMR systems
• Ensure compliance with hospice regulations, policies, and Medicare Conditions of Participation

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license is required
• Minimum of 1-2 years of nursing experience; hospice, palliative care, or home health experience preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and symptom management skills
• Knowledge of end-of-life care practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload
• Proficiency in using electronic health record (EHR) systems for documentation and communication

We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Mileage reimbursement
• Generous earned time package
• Retirement planning: 403(b) savings plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, life, and disability effective on date of hire
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for health care and dependent care expenses
• Access to personal wellness and financial support programs

About All Care

Since 1911, All Care has been expanding programs and services to meet the changing needs of the patients we serve. All Care’s dedicated health care professionals and caring staff provide the highest quality, compassionate services to patients and families throughout the North Shore, Eastern MA, Greater Boston & Merrimack Valley communities. All Care specializes in providing a full continuum of in-home services. From nursing and rehabilitation therapy to palliative and hospice care to private pay services and adult foster care, we offer solutions, resources, and assistance to each patient and family ensuring quality of life at every phase of need. All Care is Medicare certified and licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.