What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Full-time, Part-time weekend Registered Nurse position at Hands and Hearts Hospice?
VERY COMPETITIVE HOURLY or SALARY PAY, MILEAGE and VISIT PAY!!!
Hands and Hearts Hospice is a locally owned and operated Hospice company based in Wellesley, MA that services patients inside the 495 beltway. We are a professional, customer-centric, and forward thinking organization that promotes from within. Our goal is to hire experienced and empathetic team members to best serve our Hospice patients and families. We place an emphasis on ensuring our team members have a comfortable work-life balance while providing all the necessary resources to them, so they can excel in their respective roles.
Our work environment includes:
- Environment where team members are valued and respected
- Very competitive pay
- Growth opportunities
- Open communication
- Supportive culture
- Modern office setting
- Health, dental and vision
- Mileage reimbursement
- PTO
- 401K
Responsibilities:
- Provide compassionate and comprehensive nursing care to patients in a hospice setting
- Conduct initial assessments and develop individualized care plans
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
- Monitor and document patient progress, symptoms, and vital signs
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care
- Educate patients and their families on disease management, symptom control, and end-of-life care options
- Provide emotional support and comfort to patients and their families
- Ensure compliance with infection control protocols
Qualifications:
- Valid RN license in the state of Massachusetts
- Minimum of [1] years of nursing experience, preferably in hospice or palliative care
- Experience working with pediatric patients is highly desirable
- Proficiency in triage, tube feeding, laboratory procedures, medication administration, phlebotomy, and acute care
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems (e.g., Athenahealth) is a plus
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care
- Knowledge of end-of-life care principles and practices
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $55.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $55