HopeHealth·Attleboro, Massachusetts
The Registered Nurse will conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments to implement individualized plans of care within a hospice setting. They will coordinate services with an interdisciplinary team and educate patients and families on disease processes and self-care techniques.
HopeHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for its affiliate HopeHealth Hospice & Palliative Care. This position will be on our Massachusetts hospice team.
The RN will be assigned to a caseload as designated by the Patient Care Manager and determined by census need. The RN may also be utilized to cover an RN Case Manager absence and provide continuity of care.
This is a per diem position that is not eligible for benefits.
Initial and ongoing assessment of the impact of the terminal diagnosis on the patient's physical, functional, psychosocial and environmental needs and activities of daily living.
Implements the individualized plan of care and recommending revisions to the plan as necessary and plans for discharge/transfer as appropriate.
Consults with and educates the patient/family/caregiver regarding the disease process and teaches the patient/family/caregiver self-care techniques, as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician.
Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Coordinates all patient/family services and prioritization of needs with the members of the interdisciplinary team to develop and revise patient's individualized plan of care.
Informs the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's needs and outcomes of intervention, updating Plan of Care as needed.
Determines scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs.
Coordinates care with other interdisciplinary team members in cooperation with the family/caregiver to meet identified needs of the patient/family/caregiver; including psychosocial, spiritual, and emotional needs and refers to appropriate disciplines/services.
Discover a career that transforms lives – including yours.
At HopeHealth, health care is more than a career choice. It’s a calling.
You can see it in our incredible team, who are as compassionate as they are talented. You can see it in the trust that our patients and families place in us every day.
And you can see it in our values – as a health care organization, and as an employer. At HopeHealth, we care deeply about every life we touch, including yours. We’re committed to giving employees the support they need to not only excel at their jobs, but to love what they do.
Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that inspires you, a workplace that invests in you, and a mission that brings hope and dignity to patients and families every day.
HopeHealth is a not-for-profit market leader in the areas of home health, palliative and hospice care serving Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
HopeHealth’s hospice care team provides comfort and support to patients who are in the advanced stages of serious illness or nearing the end of life.
Help patients and families make every moment count. Hospice is a special calling. Your work will help patients live as comfortably and fully as possible and provide meaningful support for everyone in the family. As part of our team, you’ll provide patients, and their loved ones, with a peaceful end-of-life setting.
Know that your expertise and unique perspective are valued. In our inclusive work culture, you’ll be free to work autonomously while feeling authentic support from your team. You’ll experience the mutual respect, collaboration and trust of a healthcare team that’s committed to going above and beyond for every patient – and for every member of the team.
Enjoy a flexible work schedule and generous benefits. Work full-time, part-time or per diem with scheduling flexibility to maximize your work/family life balance. Benefits include competitive compensation package, health care coverage, education reimbursement, and an employer-match retirement plan.
Be part of a leading team. For over 40 years, HopeHealth Hospice has set the gold standard for end-of-life care. We’re the second-oldest hospice in the country, and one of the largest not-for-profit hospice providers in New England. We are committed to giving all of our employees the skills and support they need to deliver the best possible patient care.
What are the job benefits?
HopeHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
HopeHealth is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workspace. We believe that attracting, developing and empowering exceptional people will allow us to continue to deliver the best care for our patients and families.
All qualified individuals – inclusive of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age and ability – are warmly welcome at HopeHealth.
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Candidates must be a Registered Nurse with 1-3 years of related experience, with a BSN preferred. Strong clinical assessment and communication skills are required, and home care experience is preferred.
Market context
In Massachusetts, nursing roles often draw steady demand, especially in specialty settings like oncology where prior RN experience can matter. These positions are competitive because employers commonly look for an active RN license, an ADN at minimum, and prefer candidates with oncology background and a BSN. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to highlight oncology experience, licensure, and any relevant advancement or recognition achievements.
