Overview We are hiring full-time, part-time, and per diem RN Case Managers to join the Hospice of Western & Central Massachusetts team in Berkshire County! Up to an $8,000 sign-on bonus available. This is an on-the-road position that requires travel and a reliable and insured vehicle. Weekly pay.
We are committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, and we strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.
Responsibilities Supervise hospice aides.
Complete an initial, comprehensive assessment of the patient and family to determine hospice needs.
Provide a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illnesses.
Provide professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process.
Assess and evaluate the patient’s status by writing and initiating a plan of care, regularly re-evaluating the patient and family/caregiver needs, and participating in revising the plan of care as necessary.
Initiate the plan of care and make necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
Develop a care plan that establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions, including the patient and family in the planning process.
Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures and administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the plan of care.
Counsel the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
Provide health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.
Assist the patient with activities of daily living and facilitate efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care.
Act as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and coordinate patient care for the assigned caseload.
Experience & Education Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; bachelor’s degree preferred.
Must possess an active and unencumbered RN license in Massachusetts.
One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting, and one (1) to two (2) years of recent home care experience, preferred.
CPR certification.
About Athena Health Care Systems Athena Health Care Systems, headquartered in Connecticut, has been a pioneer in delivering exceptional healthcare services since 1984. Operating nursing homes across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena is a premier provider of skilled nursing centers in Southern New England. We strive to improve the lives of residents and the quality of our environments, creating thriving communities where residents enjoy an enhanced quality of life and employees find a fulfilling and supportive work environment.
Athena’s Benefits Competitive and Weekly Pay
Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
Career Advancement Opportunities
Exclusive Employer Discount Program
Benefits Available for Eligible Team Members Employer-Paid Life Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Vacation and Personal Time
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
We are an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our policy requires all newly hired staff, unless an approved exemption is granted, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 where permitted by law.