RN - Hospice - South Dennis, MA - JS 26-13007

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: RN - Hospice
Location: South Dennis, MA
Job Type: Contract
Duration: Not Specified
Shift & Schedule: Day Shift | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Monday – Friday | 40 Hours/Week | Weekend/Holiday Rotation Required
Local Candidates Required: No
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes

Pay Rate: $2,700 – $2,738/Week

Position Overview
We are seeking a Hospice RN to provide skilled nursing, symptom management, and supportive care to hospice patients and families in home and facility settings.

Required Qualifications

• Hospice nursing experience.

• Ability to provide patient-centered care in home and facility settings.

• Strong assessment, communication, and clinical documentation skills.

• Ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and respond appropriately to changes in condition.

• Provide compassionate nursing care and pain and symptom management.

• Communicate with patients, families, caregivers, physicians, and other care providers.

• Complete patient admissions and required documentation accurately and timely.

• Document skilled care, patient teaching, interventions, and patient/caregiver responses.

• Obtain and clarify valid physician orders for care provided.

• Explain hospice philosophy, services, and the role of hospice care to patients, families, and facility staff.

• Implement the Plan of Care under physician direction and applicable regulations.

• Participate in interdisciplinary patient case conferences as needed.

• Supervise Hospice Aides every 14 days as required.

• Assist with orientation and mentoring of new staff when requested.

• Manage time efficiently and prioritize patient needs.

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.