Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) - $56-59/Hour - Dedham, MA

Company: Nurse.com
Location: Dedham
Posted on: September 20, 2023

Job Description:

Nurse, Hospice
You Will (Responsibilities)

• Demonstrate knowledge of competencies in discipline-specific patient care skills required by the care center to provide client care.
• Demonstrate competency in delivering comprehensive and personalized care to patients and families including (but not limited to) the following
  • Comfort medication titration and administration
  • Monitoring vital signs - reporting findings to the appropriate nursing personnel
  • Promoting dignity and comfort at the end of lifePerform comprehensive client assessments and collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to develop or implement an individualized plan of care as per physician orders that ensure quality and achieve desired outcomes and goals. Maintain continuity of client care by communicating information timely and effectively with all team members providing care to the patient. Participation in IDT meetings as requested.Advocate for client needs with physicians and ancillary providers. Provide education and support surrounding death and dying to caregivers and family members.Complete documentation timely, accurately, and at the point of care, according to industry standards and conventions.Educate the client, caregivers, and family on the aftercare or ongoing care of the patient.Provide in-home and SNF based care to clients including but not limited to:
    
    • Wound Care
    • Medication administration
    • Trach care
    • G/J-tube management
    • IV Therapy/Injections
    • End of life care
      You Have (Qualifications)
      
      • Current and unencumbered Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse license in your practicing state or eligible compact state licensure
      • 1+ year(s) of experience as a RN or LPN
      • Current CPR certification
      • Technical tools and software/EMR for visit documentation knowledge and experience
      • A reliable method of transportation, current driver's license, and car insurance coverage
      • Proof of Immunization/Exemption: Flu, and COVID-19
      • TB Test or Chest X-Ray
      • A willingness to complete additional training, as assigned
      • Prior Hospice experience is a plus

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