Will be seeing patients in their homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities throughout Greater Boston
Pay: $50-55/hour + mileage reimbursement
Schedule: Part-time, day shift, exact hours are flexible and based on patients/their needs
- Expected to see 5-6 patients per day
- Have a dedicated NP who handles on-call coverage and nights/weekends – may occasionally need to cover if the NP takes a vacation or is sick
About the Role:
- Providing hospice care to patients in their homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities
- RN Case Manager will see 5-6 patients per day
- Bi-weekly mandatory meetings at the office on Wednesdays after patients have been seen
- Mileage reimbursement is provided
Requirements:
- Minimum 1-2 years of RN experience
- Hospice and/or palliative care experience is required
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Active Massachusetts RN License
- BLS Certification
Responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive initial and ongoing patient assessments, including physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs
- Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team
- Provide skilled nursing care focused on comfort, pain management, and symptom control
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, monitoring for effectiveness and side effects
- Educate patients and families regarding disease progression, symptom management, medication administration, and end-of-life expectations
- Serve as the primary case manager, coordinating care among physicians, social workers, chaplains, home health aides, and other team members
- Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families during end-of-life process
- Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and communicate updates to the physician and care team
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
- Ensure adherence to hospice regulations, policies, and standards of care
- Assist families with preparation for death and provide post-mortem care in accordance with agency policy
- Support caregivers by offering training, resources, and practical guidance
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