Integritus Healthcare·Enfield, Connecticut
The Hospice RN triages, coordinates, and administers care for patients and families through a personalized plan of care. They are responsible for physical assessments, medication administration, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to manage pain and symptoms.
Come join this collaborative and innovated team. At Integritus Healthcare /IntegriHome, you will enjoy WEEKLY pay, generous time off, exceptional health insurance and the ability to grow in your career.
Ready to love working again and be proud of where you work? Do you want to be valued and have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact? If you answered ‘yes,’ we can’t wait to introduce you to our team of dedicated, caring professionals.
Join one of the largest post-acute health care systems across Massachusetts, committed to fulfilling the health and residential needs of the population in the communities we serve.
From short term rehab and recovery to long term skilled nursing care, hospice services, restorative care, and even respite care, we are by your side. Name of your nursing home, has been caring for area families since 1989, providing top-quality skilled nursing care for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. We focus on maximizing patient recovery, comfort, and independence for the highest possible quality of life. From post-surgery and post-hospital rehabilitation to long-term care for a chronic illness, our highly skilled care teams provide compassionate attention and specialized care every step of the way.
This is a full-time 40-hour per week position. The RN helps triage, coordinate, and administer hospice care for patients, families and caregivers through the utilization of hospice services and resources. The hospice RN is responsible for utilizing hospice and community resources to coordinate and drive services through a plan of care to meet the needs of patients and families.
· Demonstrates understanding of the hospice philosophy/principles and an ability to clearly articulate these with others.
· Manages the plan of care from referral through discharge for assigned hospice patients and families per regulations and agency standards.
· Completes initial nursing assessment of patient/family to determine hospice needs.
· Provides complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
· Initiates and implements plan of care in collaboration with patient/family with goals and interventions that promote optimal patient outcomes while maintaining patient dignity, autonomy, and comfort.
· Administers medications/treatments as prescribed by the physician. Observe/document responses to interventions and promptly communicate untoward reactions and modify the plan of care as indicated.
· In collaboration with interdisciplinary team, provides teaching and guidance to patient/family regarding interventions for pain and symptom management.
· Coordinates patient care with team, family, and physician for assigned patients.
· Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care. Documents measurable outcomes related to symptom management.
· Completes patient discharges, both pronouncement visits and live discharges, to include the appropriate communication and documentation per regulations and agency standards.
· Appropriately documents at the point of service, synchronizes patient data and effectively communicates with the IDT.
· Communicate with the medical director and attending physician regarding patient needs and changes. Obtains physicians’ orders as required.
· Participatory member of Interdisciplinary team meetings.
· Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
· Keeps supervisor informed of potentially problematic patient/family issues and significant changes in patient status.
· Demonstrates excellent communication skills in person, writing, phone, and computer. Provides exceptional customer service.
· Manages multiple priorities and demonstrates effective problem-solving and decision-making.
· Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development. Maintains and improves professional knowledge and skills through continuing education and in-services.
· Provides complete and timely nursing reports/handoffs to hospice staff, facility staff, and providers.
· Participates in agency Quality Improvement Program.
· Meets individual program expectations and goals as identified through performance appraisal, annual plan, and by supervisor.
· Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: (Minimum qualifications will be considered required unless specifically stated otherwise)
· Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of experience in health care.
· Experience in a hospice, or home health preferred.
· Experience in acute care in an institutional setting preferred.
· Understand hospice philosophy and issues of death/dying.
· An associate’s degree in nursing is required.
· A bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred.
· Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.
· Current Massachusetts licensure: Registered Nurse required
· Valid driver’s license
· Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Certification preferred
Requires an associate's degree in nursing, current Massachusetts RN licensure, and CPR certification. Candidates should have 1-2 years of healthcare experience, with a preference for hospice, home health, or acute care backgrounds.
Market context
Connecticut nursing openings typically reflect steady demand in hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, especially for RNs who can step into patient care quickly. These roles are competitive because employers often look for an active Connecticut RN license, BLS certification, and preferred specialty credentials, while education requirements may favor a BSN. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; before applying, confirm your license status and match your certifications to the posting.
