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The great history of Home Health Foundation is now the future of Tufts Medicine Care at Home.
Tufts Medicine Care at Home is a proud member of Tufts Medicine, a health system that is rethinking how academic and community centers, local and national businesses, and technology and service innovators can all work together. So that clinicians can deliver expert care where it's needed most. And, so that we can bring wellness back to health care, one person at a time.
Job Overview
The Hospice RN provides delivery of quality hospice nursing care for patients in a variety of settings, including patients under home health and hospice plans of care, residing in private homes, assisted living, skilled nursing facilities and hospice inpatient facilities. Hospice RN care for patient and families that is reflective of the organization's core values. The Hospice RN is knowledgeable about and supportive of the primary nursing model.
Location: Haverhill, MA
Hours: This is a Part-time Night position, working 8 or 12 hour shifts! Flexible to be either 28 hours per week 11p-730am. Weekend and Holiday rotation required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Massachusetts RN Licensure.
Why Join Us?
Up to $12,500 Sign on Bonus and Additional Shift Differential offered!
Benefits you will love, Generous earned time package, Retirement plan with employer match, Tuition reimbursement and More!
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Essential Functions
Provides hospice nursing care to patients and families utilizing current principles of palliative care and symptom management to produce hospice outcomes.
Coordinates care in a cost efficient manner.
Collaborates effectively with other members of IDT.
Remains competent on technical nursing skills (i.e. IVs, Gtubes, etc.)
Provides effective patient and family teaching.
Communicates with Medical Director, Hospice House staff and VNA/MVH staff as indicated regarding changes in patient's condition.
Understands family dynamics and works effectively within various types of family systems.
Utilizes resourcesappropriately, demonstrates the ability to act as a patient and family advocate and provides information to families about all available resources.
Accurately addresses need for additional services. Communicates patient reports and status changes concisely and effectively.
Assess patient for need for Fall Precautions. Updates Care Plan, Medication Profile and HHA Treatment Plan routinely and as patient condition changes.
What We Offer:
Competitive salaries & benefits that start on day one!
403(b) retirement with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Opportunities for career growth
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org.
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