Evening Hospice RN

Job Description

• Complete and document an initial assessment of patient and family to determine hospice care needs.
• Perform a complete physical assessment of patient and history of current and previous illness(es).
• Provide information to the patient and family regarding the dying process and expectations.
• Develop a patient-specific plan of care, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and palliative nursing actions with emphasis on pain and symptom management.
• Provide instruction to patient and family regarding medication actions, side effects, dosage, route, and frequency;
• Document services utilizing problem-oriented record;
• Instruct and supervise care given by Hospice Aides;
• Supervise the care provided by the Hospice Aide every two (2) weeks minimally, and as needed.
• Participate in bi-weekly hospice case conference or as required.

What You’ll Need

• Average of 1 year of direct care nursing experience, preferably the area of public health or home care nursing.
• An associate’s degree or baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) (preferred).
• An active valid Massachusetts RN license.
• An active American Health Association BLS certification.
• EPIC experience is preferred.

Pay Range

$66,560.00 USD - $103,700.80 USD

About the Role

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Evening position, Monday through Friday 4:00pm-9:00pm.

Qualifications

Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Benefits

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.