A Hospice Registered Nurse provides nursing care with an emphasis on comfort and dignity at the end of life. Hospice RN is part of the Hospice Team and acts as coordinator of care for patients. Hospice RN assists the physician in preparing the patient/family for end-of-life care.

About Our Company: Community Nurse Home Care stated in 1916 with one woman who traveled by bicycle to neighbors to care for patients in their homes. Today, boasting over a century of service, our agency comprises a 5-Star team of 145 dedicated professionals, including nurses, therapists, home health aides, social workers, Chaplains, administrative staff, and volunteers. Our hallmark is the remarkable longevity of our staff, a testament to our commitment to excellence and employee satisfaction.

About You: The ideal candidate for the role of RN Hospice Case Manager, currently licensed as a registered nurse pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 112. Minimum of 1 year of direct patient care, previous home care experience preferred, experience with documentation in a patient Electronic Medical Record.

Hiring Pay Range:$38.00/hr – $43.00/hr dependent on prior work history and experience.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved school for licensed practical nursing with at least three years of experience in direct patient care nursing.
• Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 112.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Provides skilled comprehensive nursing care to all ages, genders, and cultural groups.
• To coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family by communication with the primary nurse, other staff members and other agencies.
• Maintain up to date and accurate records so that problems and changes are reflected as they occur.
• Seek input from other team members regarding the patient plan of care to obtain additional knowledge and support. Accept telephone orders from physicians.
• Assist in patient care by teaching primary caregivers, or by providing direct care as appropriate.
• Meet regularly with nursing staff to review problems or unique issues, share professional support, and exchange feedback aimed toward enhancing professional growth.
• Attend meetings and facilitate discussion of issues from patient care for staff discussion, consultation and evaluation.
• Inform the primary nurse of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.
• Function as associate nurse when responding to patients/families of the primary nurse.
• Assists in providing intermittent care to patients as the need arises.
• Participate in Community Nurse’s orientation and in-service training programs for professional growth.
• Participate in community programs as requested to promote professional growth.
• Demonstrate familiarity with policies of the agency and rules and regulations of State and Federal bodies which aid in determining policies.
• Contributes to the process of Agency Performance Improvement.

Hiring Pay Range: $28.00/hr – $31.00/hr dependent on prior work history and experience.

Pay based on visit type: $50 – $140

Community Nurse is looking for a per-visit Admissions Nurse to join the Home Care Nursing Team. This position has weekend and holiday rotations.

Requirements:

• Licensed RN in Massachusetts.
• Graduate of an approved school for professional nursing.
• A minimum of one year of recent experience in direct patient care nursing.
• Previous home care experience preferred.
• Experience with documentation in a patient Electronic Medical Record is a plus.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Give skilled comprehensive nursing care to all age, gender, and cultural groups.
• Assess client status upon initial home visit to identify needs in support of development of comprehensive case management plan.
• Document in an accurate and timely manner not later than end of working day.
• Using basic teaching principles, counsel and instruct the patient, family and/or significant other in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Maintain regular communication with the Clinical Manager, and/or other team members concerning patient/family needs.
• Participate in Community Nurse’s orientation and in-service training programs for professional staff.
• Participate in agency and community programs as requested to promote professional growth and understanding of home care.
• Demonstrate familiarity with policies of the agency and rules and regulations of State and Federal bodies which aid in determining policies.
• Accept other assignments as appropriate.

Community Nurse is looking for a full-time RN Case Manager to join the Home Care Nursing Team. 35 hours per week with weekend and holiday rotation.

Requirements:

• Licensed RN in Massachusetts
• Graduate of an approved school for professional nursing,
• A minimum of one year of recent experience in direct patient care nursing.
• Previous home care experience preferred.
• Experience with documentation in a patient Electronic Medical Record is a plus.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Give skilled comprehensive nursing care to patients 18 and older.
• Assess client status upon initial home visit to identify needs to develop comprehensive case management plan.
• Using basic teaching principles, counsel and instruct the patient, family and/or significant other in meeting nursing and related needs.
• Coordinate services through organizing, securing, integrating, and modifying the resources necessary to accomplish goals set forth in the plan of care.
• Facilitate transition of patient across the continuum to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Document in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicate any changes in patient condition and needs to the care team and patient physician.

Hiring Pay Range: $38.00/hr – $43.00/hr dependent on prior work history and experience.

Community Nurse is an independent, award-winning non-profit agency that has been caring for southeastern Massachusetts since 1916. Our licensed professional clinicians are highly skilled, compassionate caregivers who create and manage comprehensive recovery plans so that patients may remain in the comfort of their own home.

ID: #CM1130

Pay based on visit type: $50 – $160

Community Nurse is looking for a per-visit Occupational Therapist to join the Rehab team.

Requirements:

• Graduate from college level program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association or external program cleared by endorsement of the Massachusetts Board of Registration for Allied Health Professional.
• Currently licensed as an OT in Massachusetts.
• One year experience is preferred.
• Previous Home Care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the philosophy of the organization.
• Adheres to personnel policies.
• Performs a comprehensive occupational therapy assessment including evaluation of patient’s level of function.
• Develops a treatment plan including goals and actions appropriate to occupational therapy deficits.
• Provides services in accordance with the plan of treatment.
• Refers patients to occupational therapy assistant as appropriated and supervises occupational therapy assistant according to agency policy and AOTA guidelines.
• Develops and revises the plan of treatment according to patient’s function, medical status, etc.
• Instructs and advises patient, family, and significant others in occupational therapy home program.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes utilizing EMR.
• Establishes good communication and flexibility with working peers and administrative staff while collaborating with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• When appropriate, communicates directly to the physician and makes appropriate referrals to other team members.

Requirements:

• Completed a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program and have an active license
• Active CPR Certification
• 1 year of relevant experience as a CNA
• Compassion, integrity, and a commitment to providing excellent care
• The ability to handle situations with confidentiality and maturity
• The ability to read, write, and speak English
• Commitment and dependability
• Rotating weekend and holiday on-call responsibilities

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Care for patients in their homes in conjunction with the rest of the clinical team.
• Follow a personalized care plan for each patient that is assigned by the case manager who is available to support you in your responsibilities.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), light meal preparation, companionship, respite when applicable.
• Promote a safe environment and assist with ambulation/transfers.
• Maintain communication with the interdisciplinary team and the patient’s caregivers.

Hiring Pay Range: $22.00/hr – $24.00/hr dependent on prior work history and experience.