Hospice RN

At Baystate Health we respect the privacy of our candidates and recruits. Please note that we will not contact candidates directly to ask for personal information over the phone, such as date of birth, social security number, or any other private financial information. Learn More Registered Nurse in Springfield, MA | Baystate Health Careers Department: Hospice Home Health Office is located at 30 Capital Dr Ste A, West Springfield, Massachusetts Location: On the Road (Ludlow, Belchertown, Wilbraham, Ware, surrounding towns) Job Type: Full-Time Shift: Days Sign-On Bonus: Up to $3,000 with 1 year of RN experience Make an Impact with Baystate Health Baystate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Hospice Team. Our Hospice Team provides compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care to patients and their families in the home and community setting, working closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, interdisciplinary care teams, patients, and families to deliver expert symptom management, emotional support, and high-quality care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. The Registered Nurse role offers the opportunity to provide meaningful, holistic care to patients and families during the end-of-life journey while developing specialized skills in hospice nursing, coordinating care with an interdisciplinary team, and making a lasting difference in the lives of patients and those who support them. The Registered Nurse Will: Provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to individuals with advanced illness, focusingon comfort, dignity, and quality oflife. Assess patients’ physical, emotional, and psychosocialneeds and developindividualized plans ofcare in collaborationwith the interdisciplinaryteam. Monitor and managesymptoms as p ain, dyspnea, nausea, anxiety, and otherend-of-lifeconcerns using evidence-based nursing interventions. Administer medications and treatments safely while educating patients, families, and caregivers on medication use, symptom management, and changesin condition. Communicate regularly with physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, chaplains, aides, and other membersof the hospicecare team to coordinate services. Provide education, guidance, and emotional supportto patients andfamilies throughout the hospice experience, includingpreparation for changesassociated with end-of-life care. Respond to changesin patient statusand provide timelyclinical interventions,including coordinationof urgent and after-hours hospiceneeds when appropriate. Accurately document assessments,interventions, patientresponses, and carecoordination in accordancewith clinical, regulatory, and hospice standards. Job Type: Full-Time Shift: Days Hours: 40 Schedule: 8a-4:30p (start and end at home) Benefits That Support You At Baystate Health, you get the best of both worlds: the resources, stability, and career opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system with the supportive culture of a community-focused organization. Depending on eligibility, benefits may include: Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans. Tuition & Training: Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities. Career Growth: Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities. Regional Opportunities: Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts. Sign-On Bonuses: If applicable, Sign-On bonuses are paid to external hires only and are not applicable to internal or company transfers, unless otherwise specified. Former employees are eligible after one-year post-separation from Baystate Health Retirement: Retirement savings and employer match. Paid Time Off: Generous PTO for eligible employees. Additional Benefits: Overtime on weekends About Baystate Health Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and communities throughout western Massachusetts. Our network includes Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Children’s Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Medical Practices, and Baystate Home Health & Hospice . Whether you provide direct patient care, clinical services, or operational support, your work at Baystate Health helps improve the health of the communities we serve. Required Skills MA, RN License BLS Certification- American Heart Association Diploma in Nursing Start Your Career at Baystate Health You Belong at Baystate. Education: Associates Degree in Nursing (Required) Certifications: Basic Life Support – American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Driver License – OtherOtherOther, Registered Nurse – State of MassachusettsState of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts Compensation Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees. Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum $37.05 – $42.59 – $50.36 Equal Employment Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Baystate Health