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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $77,035.00 - $115,553.00
Work Schedule
On-call
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
flexible schedule
Job Description
Hebrew SeniorLife Hospice is a compassionate healthcare establishment dedicated to providing specialized hospice care services rooted in Jewish values yet open to everyone regardless of religious affiliation. Located in the greater Boston area, this hospice focuses on offering end-of-life care that emphasizes loving kindness (Hessed) and honoring life (Kevod HaBeriyot). Its mission is to collaborate closely with terminally ill patients and their families during the final months, weeks, and days of life to ensure comprehensive comfort and support. Hebrew SeniorLife Hospice is committed to alleviating physical pain and symptoms, providing emotional and spiritual support, and fostering companionship to help patients... Show More
Job Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
- Currently licensed in good standing as a registered nurse in the state of Massachusetts
- Minimum of one year's experience as a registered nurse
- At least six months experience in an acute care setting prior to home care assignment or as required by state regulations
- Strong ability to assess and respond to patient and family needs in varied settings
- Ability to cope with emotional stress associated with hospice care
- Capability to function with minimal supervision and maintain professional relationships
- Commitment to maintaining clinical practice skills and adherence to hospice policies
- Reliable transportation and valid Massachusetts driver's license
- Willingness to work in multiple locations and provide on-call coverage including evenings and weekends
Job Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred
- Currently licensed in good standing to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Massachusetts
- Must have no less than six months experience in acute care setting as an RN prior to home care assignment, or experience as required by state regulations
- Minimum of one year's experience as an RN required
- Experience in hospice is strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings and to cope with emotional stress
- Must be able to function in a practice environment with minimal direct supervision, accepting personal responsibility for maintaining a professional relationship with patients and their families
- Must accept responsibility for maintaining clinical practice skills, learning and adhering to Hospice's policies and procedures on an on-going basis
- Transports self to patient's home/facility in a reliable vehicle and has a valid Massachusetts driver's license
- May be working in multiple locations in a workday
Job Duties
- Assumes responsibility for a patient visit or on-call schedule which includes the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating phases of the nursing process
- Provides Hospice nursing care based on systematic assessment focusing on pain control and symptom management
- Initiates communication with attending physicians, other Hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate care and use of resources for the patient/family
- Assesses the patient and develops an individualized and comprehensive plan of care in partnership with the interdisciplinary group and in accordance with Hospice regulations/guidelines
- Maintains regular communication with the Clinical Director to review assignments and with the attending physician/medical director concerning patient/family needs
- Obtains data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporates that data into the plan of care
- Maintains up-to-date patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur in accordance with agency policy and Medicare regulations
- Accurately documents assessment findings, observations, interventions and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided in accordance with Hospice policy and procedures on the day services are rendered
- Teaches, supervises and counsels patients/families regarding physical care and comfort, and other problems related to the patient's terminal condition
- Provides guidance to patients/families to assist them in preparing for and coping with anticipated physical and psychological events throughout the dying process
- Provides appropriate support at time of death and period of bereavement
- Meets regularly with Hospice nursing staff to review problems or unique issues from caseloads, share professional support, and exchange feedback aimed toward enhancing professional growth
- Participates in IDG conference as needed and facilitates discussion of issues from caseload for full staff discussion, consultation and evaluation
- Supervises the Hospice Aide and the aide plan of care at least every fourteen (14) days and documents such supervision
- If concerns are noted, observes the aide onsite providing care
- If concerns are ongoing, reports to the Clinical Director of the need to repeat a competency evaluation with aide
- Informs the Clinical Director of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues
- Shares in providing 24-hour, seven-day a week coverage (evening and weekend on-call) to patients/families
- Demonstrates working clinical knowledge and skills relative to hospice and end-of-life care, and a commitment to clinical excellence and ongoing training in the latest pain and symptom management interventions
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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