Per Diem Hospice RN — Compassionate Home Care

NaviHealth; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Per diem Hospice Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in the Athol region with orientation at the Leominster care center. You will assess needs, coordinate care plans, manage symptoms, educate families, and collaborate with the clinical team.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, care plan development, progress updates to the care team, and on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in MA.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver license with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial nursing assessment on new admissions.
• Completes, coordinates, and revises the total plan of care and maintains continuity of patient care by collaborating with appropriate staff.
• Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team.
• Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to care center policies.
• Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
• Educates families on patient condition, needs and care.
• Makes referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed, or documents rationale for not doing so.
• Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

RN license (MA)

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Per diem Hospice Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in the Athol region with orientation at the Leominster care center. You will assess needs, coordinate care plans, manage symptoms, educate families, and collaborate with the clinical team.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, care plan development, progress updates to the care team, and on-call coverage.