What are the responsibilities and job description for the On-Call Home Health and Hospice Registered Nurse position at Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association?
Role: RN On Call, providing after-hours home health and hospice support to patients in their homes.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Triaging calls and conducting urgent home visits to assess patient conditions.
- Implementing and adjusting care plans in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
- Providing compassionate symptom management, patient education, and emotional support to patients and families.
- Ensuring patient safety and compliance with clinical and regulatory standards.
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and patient advocacy abilities.
- Ability to work independently and handle urgent situations with compassion.