Sawtelle Hospice House RN

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO & benefits package

403(b)

Tuition reimbursement

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a Hospice RN in Reading, MA to provide professional nursing care within the hospice team, under the supervision of the Hospice House RN Manager and in accordance with the established plan of care for assigned patients.

The role emphasizes symptom management, patient and family education, cultural sensitivity, and HIPAA compliance, with strong teamwork and communication across the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts RN license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in acute, rehab or home care; hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing visits to patients as assigned by the Hospice RN Manager.
• Provide hospice nursing care to patients and families utilizing current principles of palliative care and symptom management.
• Observe, record, and report significant changes in the patient’s healthcare status to the MD and Hospice RN Manager.
• Participate in the health teaching required by the patient and family.
• Respect and support patient and family’s cultural beliefs and values, individual needs, health goals and treatment preferences.
• Effectively communicate with patients, caregivers, and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team incorporating interpersonal and therapeutic communication skills.
• Attend regular IDT meetings.
• Practice confidentiality principles set by the agency and federal HIPAA guidelines.

Skills

Nursing visits

Hospice care

Symptom management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

HIPAA compliance

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Massachusetts RN license

BLS certification

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Description

What You’ll Do

The Hospice RN performs professional nursing care, functions as a member of the hospice team and provides input into the assessment, planning, and evaluation of nursing services. Under the direction and supervision of the Hospice House RN Manager, the Hospice RN is accountable for the quality of nursing care he or she provides and assumes responsibility for the provision of nursing care in accordance with the established plan of care for assigned patients.

More Specifically

• Perform nursing visits to patients as assigned by the Hospice RN Manager.
• Provide hospice nursing care to patients and families utilizing current principles of palliative care and symptom management.
• Observe, record, and report significant changes in the patient’s healthcare status to the MD and Hospice RN Manager.
• Participate in the health teaching required by the patient and family.
• Respect and support patient and family’s cultural beliefs and values, individual needs, health goals and treatment preferences.
• Effectively communicate with patients, caregivers, and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team incorporating interpersonal and therapeutic communication skills.
• Attend regular IDT meetings.
• Practice confidentiality principles set by the agency and federal HIPAA guidelines.

What You’ll Need

• An active valid Massachusetts RN license;
• An active American Health Association BLS certification;
• 2+ years of experience as an RN in an acute care, rehab or home care setting; 1+ year of hospice experience preferred.

What You’ll Get

• A highly competitive pay rate & benefits package, including generous PTO, 403(b), and tuition reimbursement
• A reasonable geographic territory with strong clinical support resources
• A highly inclusive, diverse team that values the input of all staff to provide excellent patient care

Pay Range

$78,604.50 USD - $112,500.00 USD

The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled