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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