Per-Diem Hospice RN: Meaningful End-of-Life Care

Longwood Hospice; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible per diem schedule

Patient-centered care

Interdisciplinary team support

Job summary

Longwood Hospice is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join its North Shore Area hospice team on a per-diem basis. The role involves direct patient care, admissions, recertifications, and collaboration with the IDT to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care in home settings.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license, has at least 2 years of nursing experience, and can work independently with strong communication and clinical skills, including proficiency with EMR systems

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.
• Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, EMR systems).
• Must pass background check and pre-employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care through routine visits, admissions, and recertifications
• Perform comprehensive patient and family assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Conduct pain and symptom management assessments at every visit
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the RN Case Manager and physician as needed
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with hospice policies
• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings
• Support patients and families during end-of-life care, including presence at time of death when possible
• Supervise LPNs and Home Health Aides as needed
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, HIPAA, and infection control standards
• Participate in ongoing training, quality improvement, and professional development

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

MS Word

Excel

EMR systems

Tools

MS Word

Excel

EMR systems

Job description

Longwood Hospice is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join its North Shore Area hospice team on a per-diem basis. The role involves direct patient care, admissions, recertifications, and collaboration with the IDT to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care in home settings.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license, has at least 2 years of nursing experience, and can work independently with strong communication and clinical skills, including proficiency with EMR systems