Registered Nurse, Hospice, Per Diem
On-site · Leominster, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Provide direct nursing care to patients and families on a 7-day per week basis, meet patient care productivity standards, and ensure proper case coordination. Analyze patient data and implement individualized plans of care while adhering to nursing standards and protocols. Requires licensure as a registered nurse in Massachusetts and an Associate’s Degree in Nursing. Experience in home health or hospice preferred. Skills necessary include comprehensive assessment abilities, autonomous work, effective communication, and proficiency with computer applications. This position includes on-call and weekend responsibilities.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing
- Valid and unrestricted licensure as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Valid and unrestricted driver’s license recognized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and access to a reliable, insured vehicle
- Ability to perform all duties according to American Nurses Association Scope & Standards of Practice for Home Health Nursing
- Ability to use a laptop computer
- Ability to proficiently utilize MS Office applications, e-mail, Point-of-Care software applications, and other wireless applications
- Ability to perform comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with a diverse patient population
- Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Nursing
- Specialty nursing certification as a home health nurse, hospice and palliative care nurse or case manager
- Completion of the Certified Oasis Specialist certificate
- 2-5 years of recent (within the past 18 months) medical-surgical experience either in an acute or subacute setting or same experience working in a certified home health agency or licensed hospice
- Previous case management or program management experience
Additional Requirements
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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