Care Dimensions has a truly meaningful purpose - to provide compassionate care to our patients who are faced with an advanced or end-of-life illness. Since 1978, Care Dimensions has been a driving force in expanding access to hospice and palliative care in Massachusetts. At Care Dimensions, we invest in people who take pride in caring and supporting. We support and strengthen our people with extensive training, teamwork and technology. Our values are embedded in our work, each and every day: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Responsiveness, Innovation. As part of the Care Dimensions team, you'll gain the support and inspiration for a career you'll find meaningful every day.
Per Diem: Weekend shifts
Summary:
As a Per Diem Hospice Nurse, you will work under the supervision of the Clinical Manager of Continuity of Care (and the attending Physician) o provide exceptional nursing care to patients in their homes, skilled nursing facilities, or hospice settings. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team to manage symptoms, provide emotional support, and ensure a peaceful end-of-life experience for patients and their families. Assignments and hours worked are arranged depending on the patient caseload and the pre-arranged availability of the per diem nurse. Responsible for identifying patient/family needs and for providing supportive care in accordance with the attending physician's orders and plan of care and Care Dimensions' policies and procedures. In addition, the Hospice Nurse is responsible for patient assessments and admissions to Care Dimensions, ensuring continuity of care between the admitting process and transition to ongoing care by the hospice interdisciplinary team (IDT).
What You'll Do:

• Provide skilled nursing care to hospice patients in accordance with their individualized care plans.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Administer medications, manage symptoms, and perform treatments as prescribed.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other members of the care team to develop and implement care plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and communication in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Provide compassionate support and comfort to patients and their families during the hospice journey.

What You'll Bring:

• Registered Nurse, currently licensed in Massachusetts in good standing.
• Associate's degree in nursing required; Bachelor's degree in nursing, or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum three years of varied work experience as a professional nurse, and preferably one of the three years in an acute setting.
• Experience in the use of electronic medical record preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings.
• Skilled in nursing practice, able to cope with family emotional stress and tolerant of individual lifestyles.
• Demonstrated understanding of hospice philosophy and principles.
• Demonstrated understanding of Medicare/Medicaid benefit as it relates to all facilities settings.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, flexible, and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation and ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and in good working order.

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The Pay Range listed is the anticipated hiring range of this position. Precise pay rates are determined through consideration of one or more of the following: education, training, relevant experience and work location. There are some cases in which the pay rate could exceed the range listed on this job post. Care Dimensions also offers a comprehensive benefits package - including employer-sponsored health insurance, paid time-off, tuition reimbursement, student loan paydown, supplemental insurance options and more - which adds to the company's generous total rewards package.
Pay Range
$54-$58 USD
Benefits are offered to employees that are scheduled to work 20+ hours/week, which include a generous earned time (vacation days) program, tuition reimbursement, scholarship programs, student loan paydown program, two retirement plans, in addition to medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, and so much more!
Care Dimensions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strongly encourage people of color, those that identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and individuals with different abilities to apply. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation during any part of the interview process may request one. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.