Weekend Coordinator RN - Full Time

Salary Range: $38.00 - 47.97/hr with an additional $7 per hour on top of base rate (based on experience) This is a full-time 32-hour Friday/Saturday/Sunday 8a-8p weekend position . The Weekend Coordinator is a Registered Nurse responsible for the oversight of total care of census, including assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating phases of the nursing process by coordinating care on weekends. Through the utilization of hospice and community resources, the Weekend Coordinator administers hospice care for patients, families, and caregivers by driving services through a plan of care.
Pioneer Valley Hospice, you will enjoy WEEKLY pay, generous time off, exceptional health insurance, and the ability to grow in your career.
Join one of the largest post-acute health care systems across Massachusetts, committed to fulfilling the health and residential needs of the population in the communities we serve.
Why Pioneer Valley Hospice & Palliative Care:

Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday)

• Medical Insurance
• Dental
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability Insurance
• Demonstrates understanding of the hospice philosophy/principles and can clearly and effectively articulate these with others. Schedules and assigns patient visits as needed and oversees other weekend clinicians in the field.

Provides EHR support for weekend staff to ensure the timely electronic documentation of patient visits.
Develops, implements, and manages the plan of care from referral through discharge for hospice patients and families per regulations and agency standards.
Completes initial nursing assessment of patient/family to determine hospice needs.
Initiates and implements plan of care in collaboration with patient/family with goals and interventions that promote optimal patient outcomes while maintaining patient dignity, autonomy, and comfort.
Coordinates ongoing provision of medications, durable medical equipment, medical supplies, and contracted services with effective cost management strategies. Administers medications/treatments as prescribed by the physician. Observes/documents response to interventions, promptly communicates untoward reactions, and modifies plan of care as indicated.
Develops hospice aide plan of care and supervises with revisions in plan of care as appropriate.
Provides LPN supervision as indicated.
Provides emotional and spiritual support per plan of care.
Coordinates plan of care for patients residing in facilities. Acts as liaison to family members and facility staff regarding communication of plan of care.
Completes, maintains, and records accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient’s condition and care. Document measurable outcomes related to symptom management.
Appropriately documents at Point of Service, has timely synchronization of patient data & effectively communicates with the IDT.
Communicates with the physician regarding patient needs and changes. Obtains physicians’ orders as required.
Demonstrates excellent communication skills in person, writing, phone, and computer. Provides exceptional customer service.
Has working knowledge of Hospice regulations, COPS, and standards.
Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development. Provides complete and timely nursing report/handoffs to hospice staff, facility staff, and providers.
Meets individual program expectations and goals as identified through performance appraisal, annual plan, and by supervisor.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in health care.
Experience in a hospice, home care, or long-term care required.
Understands hospice philosophy and issues of death/dying.
Education and Training:
(Acquired through formal education, outside study, training on jobs of lesser degree, or by any combination of these. An Associate’s Degree in Nursing is required.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred.
License, Certification & Registration:

Registered Nurse
Valid driver’s license and car registration
Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Certification preferred
Strong computer skills
Uniform / Dress Requirements (see policy). Workspace primarily in the Greenfield office, which is a busy, professional office with a moderate level of noise, activity and interaction with others. Significant time may be spent on visits to patient/family homes where space, climate, facilities and conditions may vary.
Handles emergency or crisis situations. Travel required.