This position offers skilled hospice nursing care in patients' homes throughout the Lawrence, MA area. You will provide compassionate end-of-life care, assess patient conditions, implement physician-ordered interventions, and support patients and families during this critical time.
Clinical Setting
- Home-based hospice care
- Patient visits in private residences
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary hospice care teams
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled hospice nursing care according to physician orders and individualized care plans
- Assess patient conditions and implement appropriate nursing interventions
- Complete hospice visits, including Start of Care and follow-up assessments
- Monitor patient status and communicate changes to the care team and physicians
- Provide education and emotional support to patients and their families
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members
Schedule
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- 40 hours per week
- 13-week contract
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of recent hospice nursing experience
- Active, unencumbered Massachusetts RN license
- Current driver's license
- Reliable personal transportation for home visits
- Ability to travel between patient homes
- AHA BLS certification
Compensation and Benefits
- Up to $2,200 gross weekly
- Benefits available from day 1
Important Note
- Recent hospice experience is required; first-time travelers are not accepted