Staff Nurse - RN - Hospice jobs in New Bedford, MA

Hospice RN Case Manager

Are you a highly skilled and compassionate registered nurse (RN) looking for a rewarding career in hospice? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted homecare companies in the U.S.

Attractive pay

• $88,000.00 - $92,000.00 salary

Enjoy great perks and benefits

• A full benefits package (with affordable health insurance options).
• 401k with a match.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards and up to $1,300 in free healthcare services paid for by Amedisys yearly.
• Mental health support.
• Infertility coverage, adoption reimbursement and paid parental leave.
• Back up child and elder care (at participating locations).
• Fleet vehicle program (for full-time caregivers meeting certain requirements).
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Student loan counseling, tuition reimbursement and refinancing.
• And more.

What’s in it for you

• Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
• Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be – in their homes.

Don’t just take it from us – see what our caregivers love about Amedisys
“I have worked here just shy of a year and it’s the best job I’ve ever had! We have an awesome team and administration is very supportive. I never felt so appreciated. Your time off is really yours.” – Amedisys caregiver

Why Amedisys
Amedisys is a leading provider of home health, hospice and high-acuity care, dedicated to helping patients and families navigate the complex healthcare system. With a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care, you would be joining a team of professionals committed to improving the lives of those they serve.

Named to Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work 2021 and 2022.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial nursing assessment on new admissions.
• Completes, coordinates and revises the total plan of care and maintains continuity of patient care by collaborating with appropriate staff.
• Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, physician and care team.
• Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to care center policies.
• Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
• Educates families on patient condition, needs and care.
• Makes referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed, or documents rationale for not doing so.
• Performs call responsibilities and call services to patients/families as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• One year of hospice nursing experience preferred. If you have less than six months of clinical experience as a RN, participation in the RN Intern program is required.
• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $88,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• Registered Nurse: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Portsmouth, RI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person