Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Float per diem

HopeHealth, Inc.; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

HopeHealth, Inc. in Attleboro, MA is seeking a Registered Nurse for its affiliate HopeHealth Hospice & Palliative Care. This per diem position supports the Massachusetts hospice team with caseload assignments and continuity of care as needed.

The RN will assess patients, implement and revise plans of care, and educate patients and families about disease processes and self-care, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to meet needs and ensure appropriate discharge planning.

Qualifications

• RN license required; BSN preferred.
• 1-3 years of related experience.
• Strong nursing assessment, clinical skills and communication skills.
• Home care and/or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initial and ongoing assessment of the impact of the terminal diagnosis on the patient's physical, functional, psychosocial and environmental needs and activities of daily living.
• Implements the individualized plan of care and recommending revisions to the plan as necessary and plans for discharge/transfer as appropriate.
• Consults with and educates the patient/family/caregiver regarding the disease process and teaches the patient/family/caregiver self-care techniques.
• Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Coordinates all patient/family services and prioritization of needs with the members of the interdisciplinary team to develop and revise patient's individualized plan of care.
• Informs the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's needs and outcomes of intervention, updating Plan of Care as needed.
• Determines scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs.
• Coordinates care with other interdisciplinary team members in cooperation with the family/caregiver to meet identified needs of the patient/family/caregiver; including psychosocial, spiritual, and emotional needs and refers to appropriate disciplines/services.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Home care experience

Education

Registered Nurse license

BSN preferred

Job description

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Attleboro, MA, US

About This Nursing Position

HopeHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for its affiliate HopeHealth Hospice & Palliative Care. This position will be on our Massachusetts hospice team.

The RN will be assigned to a caseload as designated by the Patient Care Manager and determined by census need. The RN may also be utilized to cover an RN Case Manager absence and provide continuity of care.

This is a per diem position that is not eligible for benefits.

What will you do?

• Initial and ongoing assessment of the impact of the terminal diagnosis on the patient's physical, functional, psychosocial and environmental needs and activities of daily living.
• Implements the individualized plan of care and recommending revisions to the plan as necessary and plans for discharge/transfer as appropriate.
• Consults with and educates the patient/family/caregiver regarding the disease process and teaches the patient/family/caregiver self-care techniques, as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Coordinates all patient/family services and prioritization of needs with the members of the interdisciplinary team to develop and revise patient's individualized plan of care.
• Informs the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's needs and outcomes of intervention, updating Plan of Care as needed.
• Determines scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs.
• Coordinates care with other interdisciplinary team members in cooperation with the family/caregiver to meet identified needs of the patient/family/caregiver; including psychosocial, spiritual, and emotional needs and refers to appropriate disciplines/services.

What are the qualifications for this job?

• RN required BSN preferred
• 1-3 years of related experience
• Strong nursing assessment, clinical skills and communication skills
• Home care and/or related experience preferred

Discover a career that transforms lives – including yours.

At HopeHealth, health care is more than a career choice. It’s a calling.

You can see it in our incredible team, who are as compassionate as they are talented. You can see it in the trust that our patients and families place in us every day.

And you can see it in our values – as a health care organization, and as an employer. At HopeHealth, we care deeply about every life we touch, including yours. We’re committed to giving employees the support they need to not only excel at their jobs, but to love what they do.

Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that inspires you, a workplace that invests in you, and a mission that brings hope and dignity to patients and families every day.

HopeHealth is a not-for-profit market leader in the areas of home health, palliative and hospice care serving Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Our Hospice Care Team

HopeHealth’s hospice care team provides comfort and support to patients who are in the advanced stages of serious illness or nearing the end of life.

Join our team, and you’ll:

• Help patients and families make every moment count. Hospice is a special calling. Your work will help patients live as comfortably and fully as possible and provide meaningful support for everyone in the family. As part of our team, you’ll provide patients, and their loved ones, with a peaceful end-of-life setting.
• Know that your expertise and unique perspective are valued.In our inclusive work culture, you’ll be free to work autonomously while feeling authentic support from your team. You’ll experience the mutual respect, collaboration and trust of a healthcare team that’s committed to going above and beyond for every patient – and for every member of the team.
• Enjoy a flexible work schedule and generous benefits.Work full-time, part-time or per diem with scheduling flexibility to maximize your work/family life balance. Benefits include competitive compensation package, health care coverage, education reimbursement, and an employer-match retirement plan.
• Be part of a leading team. For over 40 years, HopeHealth Hospice has set the gold standard for end-of-life care. We’re the second-oldest hospice in the country, and one of the largest not-for-profit hospice providers in New England. We are committed to giving all of our employees the skills and support they need to deliver the best possible patient care.

What are the job benefits?

For your health and peace of mind:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Pre-tax flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care
• Disability coverage
• Discounts on voluntary insurance programs
• Life and long-term-disability insurance
• Mileage reimbursement

For your wellbeing:

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• A caring culture that supports your wellbeing

For your career:

• A robust orientation programs
• Educational assistance
• Reimbursement for certifications
• HopeHealth Clinical Education Lab (continuing education)

HopeHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

HopeHealth is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workspace. We believe that attracting, developing and empowering exceptional people will allow us to continue to deliver the best care for our patients and families.

All qualified individuals – inclusive of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age and ability – are warmly welcome at HopeHealth.