RN-hospice-community

The great history of Home Health Foundation and Merrimack Valley Hospice is now the future of Tufts Medicine Care at Home.

Tufts Medicine Care at Home is a proud member of Tufts Medicine, a health system that is rethinking how academic and community centers, local and national businesses, and technology and service innovators can all work together. So that clinicians can deliver expert care where it's needed most. And, so that we can bring wellness back to health care, one person at a time.

Why Join Us?

Benefits you will love! Up to a $7,500 sign-on bonus , Generous earned time package, Retirement plan with employer match, Tuition reimbursement.

Job Overview

The Hospice RN Community serves as support RN for the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and is responsible for the delivery of quality hospice nursing care for each patient assigned.This position will not manage a case load.

Facility Location: Lawrence, MA

Territory: TBD

Hours: This is a Baylor Program role - 24 hours Saturday and Sunday

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Massachusetts RN Licensure.

2. New Hampshire RN Licensure.

3. Current CPR certification.

4. One (1) year hospice and home health experience.

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Essential Functions

1. Provides hospice nursing care to patients and families utilizing current principles of palliative care and symptom management to produce hospice outcomes.

2. Coordinates care in a cost-efficient manner.

3. Collaborates effectively with other members of the Interdisciplinary Team.

4. Utilizes nursing process and current standards of nursing practice in providing hospice care.

5. Remains competent in technical nursing skills (i.e. IVs, Gtubes, etc.)

6. Provides effective patient and family teaching.

7. Communicates with physician and Tufts Medicine Care at Home staff regarding changes in patient's condition.

8. Provides peers with support and mentoring if appropriate.

9. Accurately addresses need for additional services.

10. Performs adequate number of nursing visits and on call/ triage necessary to provide superior hospice care under Tufts Medicine Care at Home standards.

11. Communicates patient reports and status changes concisely and effectively.

12. Updates Care Plan, Medication Profile, and HHA Treatment Plan routinely and as patient condition changes.

13. Involves Clinical Manager and Medical Director in situations appropriately.

14. Works with Clinical Manager to identify opportunities for improvement in performance and works to address them.

15. Assists in hospice education in community.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salaries & benefits that start on day one!

• 403(b) retirement with company match

• Tuition reimbursement

• Opportunities for career growth

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at .