Hospice RN

Baystate Health; Springfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health seeks a Registered Nurse to join our Hospice Team in Springfield, MA. Provide compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care in home and community settings, in collaboration with physicians and the care team.

The role emphasizes symptom management, education for patients and families, and coordination of care, with a 40-hour workweek, days shift, and a $3,000 sign-on bonus for eligible experienced RN.

Qualifications

• MA RN license required and active in Massachusetts.
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association).
• Diploma in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
• Assess patients and develop individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor and manage symptoms using evidence-based nursing interventions.
• Administer medications and educate patients, families, and caregivers.
• Document assessments and care coordination per clinical, regulatory, and hospice standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, chaplains, aides, and other hospice team members.

Skills

RN License MA

BLS Certification

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Job description

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Registered Nurse in Springfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers

Department: Hospice

Home Health Office is located at 30 Capital Dr Ste A, West Springfield, Massachusetts

Location: On the Road (Ludlow, Belchertown, Wilbraham, Ware, surrounding towns)

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Days

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $3,000 with 1 year of RN experience

Make an Impact with Baystate Health

Baystate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Hospice Team. Our Hospice Team provides compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care to patients and their families in the home and community setting, working closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, interdisciplinary care teams, patients, and families to deliver expert symptom management, emotional support, and high-quality care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

The Registered Nurse role offers the opportunity to provide meaningful, holistic care to patients and families during the end-of-life journey while developing specialized skills in hospice nursing, coordinating care with an interdisciplinary team, and making a lasting difference in the lives of patients and those who support them.

The Registered Nurse Will:

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to individuals with advanced illness, focusingon comfort, dignity, and quality oflife.
• Assess patients’ physical, emotional, and psychosocialneeds and developindividualized plans ofcare in collaborationwith the interdisciplinaryteam.
• Monitor and managesymptoms as p ain, dyspnea, nausea, anxiety, and otherend-of-lifeconcerns using evidence-based nursing interventions.
• Administer medications and treatments safely while educating patients, families, and caregivers on medication use, symptom management, and changesin condition.
• Communicate regularly with physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, chaplains, aides, and other membersof the hospicecare team to coordinate services.
• Provide education, guidance, and emotional supportto patients andfamilies throughout the hospice experience, includingpreparation for changesassociated with end-of-life care.
• Respond to changesin patient statusand provide timelyclinical interventions,including coordinationof urgent and after-hours hospiceneeds when appropriate.
• Accurately document assessments,interventions, patientresponses, and carecoordination in accordancewith clinical, regulatory, and hospice standards.
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Shift: Days
• Hours: 40
• Schedule: 8a-4:30p (start and end at home)

Benefits That Support You

At Baystate Health, you get the best of both worlds: the resources, stability, and career opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system with the supportive culture of a community-focused organization.

Depending on eligibility, benefits may include:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.
• Tuition & Training: Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.
• Career Growth: Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
• Regional Opportunities: Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
• Sign-On Bonuses: If applicable, Sign-On bonuses are paid to external hires only and are not applicable to internal or company transfers, unless otherwise specified. Former employees are eligible after one-year post-separation from Baystate Health
• Retirement: Retirement savings and employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO for eligible employees.
• Additional Benefits: Overtime on weekends

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and communities throughout western Massachusetts. Our network includes Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Children’s Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Medical Practices, and Baystate Home Health & Hospice.

Whether you provide direct patient care, clinical services, or operational support, your work at Baystate Health helps improve the health of the communities we serve.

Required Skills

• MA, RN License
• BLS Certification- American Heart Association
• Diploma in Nursing

Start Your Career at Baystate Health

You Belong at Baystate.

Education:

Associates Degree in Nursing (Required)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support – American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Driver License – OtherOtherOther, Registered Nurse – State of MassachusettsState of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum

$37.05 – $42.59 – $50.36

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer