Since 1904, we are an independent non-profit organization providing exceptional care in our communities. We are an Agency who are champions in Home Health and Hospice and our mission is to provide compassionate, high quality care to our patients and their families. Our employees are our greatest asset and we provide a supporting and collaborative environment with competitive wages and comprehensive benefit offerings.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patient.
- Provides Hospice nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures.
- Initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patient’s Hospice care and safety.
- Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and IDG members any
- unexpected changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
- Teaches, supervises and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient.
- Supervises and trains other nursing service personnel.
- Develops and re-evaluates the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care.
- Performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctor’s orders.
- Attends team conferences.
- Maintains records as required by Hospice.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- An active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in Massachusetts.
- At least two (2) years of prior experience as a a hospice nurse.
- Strong assessments skills, clinical judgement and communication skills.
- Knowledge of the standards of care for end-of-life care.
- Exceptional computer and documentation skills
Brockton Visiting Nurse Home Care & Hospice provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Job Types: Full-time, Travel nursing
Pay: From $44.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- hospice nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person
