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Integritus HealthcarePosted 1 week ago

Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

$79,040–$99,778 year

On-siteWindsor, Connecticut, United States or Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

Full TimeBachelors DegreeLarge

Job Summary

Triage, coordinate, and administer hospice care for patients, families, and caregivers by utilizing hospice services and resources. Manage the plan of care from referral through discharge, completing initial nursing assessments and physical histories to determine needs. Implement plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, providing teaching on pain and symptom management while administering prescribed medications and treatments. Communicate with the medical director and attending physicians regarding patient needs, participate in team meetings, and maintain accurate clinical notes and timely reports. Provide complete patient discharges, including pronouncement visits, and ensure a safe environment for all patients.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of experience in health care
  • An associate's degree in nursing
  • Current Massachusetts licensure: Registered Nurse
  • Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification
  • Valid driver's license

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a hospice, or home health preferred
  • Experience in acute care in an institutional setting preferred
  • Understand hospice philosophy and issues of death/dying
  • A bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
  • Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Certification preferred

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