Hospice Care Transitions Nurse
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 youll gain the support and inspiration for a career youll find meaningful every day.
Part Time or Full Time:
Faulkner Hospital and Newton Wellesley Hospital (plus a $10.00 /hour premium)
Make every transition one of compassion clarity and dignity.
At Care Dimensions we believe the moments when patients and families first encounter hospice care are among the most important. As a Hospice Care Transitions Nurse you will serve as a trusted clinical guidehelping patients families and healthcare partners understand hospice services and ensuring a seamless supportive transition into care. This role blends clinical expertise relationship-building and education making a meaningful difference at a pivotal time in peoples lives.
How Youll Contribute
Reporting to the Director of Admissions the Hospice Care Transitions Nurse plays a critical role in welcoming patients into hospice care and ensuring continuity as care transitions to the interdisciplinary team (IDT). This role is focused on our relationships and patients at Mass General Brighams Newton Wellesley Hospital and Faulkner Hospital.
In this role you will:
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to determine eligibility and appropriateness for hospice care
- Coordinate and complete hospice admissions ensuring a smooth transition to ongoing care by the IDT
- Educate patients families and healthcare professionals across care settings about hospice philosophy services and benefits
- Serve as a clinical liaison to hospitals skilled nursing facilities physician practices and community partners
- Proactively identify new referral opportunities and strengthen relationships with existing referral sources
- Provide educational programs and in-services to healthcare facilities
- Collaborate closely with Care Dimensions clinical teams to enhance communication continuity and quality of care
What Youll Bring
- Registered Nurse (RN) currently licensed in Massachusetts and in good standing
- Minimum of three years of professional nursing experience with at least one year in an acute care setting preferred
- Strong assessment skills and the ability to respond compassionately to the needs of patients and families in diverse settings
- Emotional resilience and comfort supporting individuals and families during times of stress and uncertainty
- A solid understanding of hospice philosophy and end-of-life care principles
- Ability to work independently while thriving as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Valid drivers license and reliable insured vehicle in accordance with organizational requirements
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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 companys generous total rewards package.
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. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation during any part of the interview process may request one.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Catheter Care
- Nursing Home Experience
- Patient Care
- Communication skills
- Computer Skills
- Hospice Care
- Vital Signs Experience
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Medical Imaging
- Catheterization
- Cerner
About Company
Care Dimensions is a non-profit and the largest hospice in Massachusetts. Care Dimensions values the compassionate expertise in hospice and palliative care that each of our employees brings to the team. We support continued learning, provide ways to grow and achieve, recognize success ... View more
