Looking to work for a hometown hospice? Sunset Hospice is committed to making a difference in every patient at the end of life. We value quality over quantity, always putting our patients and families first, and doing the simple extras that a hospice should provide. With our tranquility & holistic complementary programs, each patient gets the best of both. If caring for end-of-life patients is your passion, we are what you are looking for.

We are currently searching for a Compassionate Per Diem RN for our Boutique Hospice.

The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care. The RN must have experience in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.

At hospice, we realize you only get one chance to do it right. Join our team today!

Specific responsibilities include:

Patient Care

• Completes an initial, comprehensive, and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
• Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process.
• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
• Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis, and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician’s plan of care.
• Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.
• Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care. Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Director and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
• May function as a Hospice Aide during staffing needs to perform personal care needs for patients. See Certified Hospice job description.

We offer an excellent salary with a comprehensive and generous benefits package.

Pay: $45.00 - $52.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine
• Wound Care

Physical setting:

• Assisted living facility
• JCAHO accredited facility
• Long term care
• Skilled nursing facility
• Telehealth

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Hospice & palliative medicine: 1 year (Preferred)
• Hospice care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Middleboro, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road