RN Hospice Case Manager- 15,000 Sign on Bonus!
Company: Tufts Medicine
Location: Lowell
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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Job Description:
Why Join Us? Newly adjusted Sign On Bonuses Recently increased
market salaries Generous benefits that are effective day one Fleet
car program: company paid vehicle, includes insurance, business
miles and maintenance. Must meet eligibility requirements Company
laptop and phone Hours: Day Shift, Weekend Rotation Location:
Lowell MA Job Profile Summary ?This role focuses on providing
professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in
accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on
performing the following Home Care Nurse duties: Assesses, plans,
implements, and evaluates the care needs of a designated group of
patients or provides nursing care and identified clinical support
tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patient’s
plan of care as directed. Provides professional nursing care to
patients. Requires a nursing license. A professional individual
contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level
professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of
time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of
processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and
skills typically acquired through advanced education. A senior
level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically
obtained through advanced education and work experience. Typically
responsible for: managing projects / processes, working
independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the
work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and
sometimes complex problems. Job Overview The Hospice RN Case
Manager serves as case manager for the interdisciplinary team (IDT)
and is responsible for the delivery of quality hospice nursing care
for each patient assigned. Job Description Minimum Qualifications:
1. Massachusetts RN Licensure. 2. New Hampshire RN Licensure. 3.
Current CPR Certification. 4. One (1) year of hospice and home
health experience. Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and
responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general
nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Provides hospice
nursing care to patients and families utilizing current principles
of palliative care and symptom management to produce hospice
outcomes. Coordinates care in a cost-efficient manner. Collaborates
effectively with other members of IDT. Utilizes nursing process and
current standards of nursing practice in providing hospice care.
Remains competent in technical nursing skills (i.e. IVs, Gtubes,
etc.) Provides effective patient and family teaching. Communicates
with physician and Tufts Medicine Care at Home staff regarding
changes in patient’s condition. Understands family dynamics and
works effectively within various types of family systems. Provides
peers with support and mentoring if appropriate. Demonstrates the
ability to act as a patient and family advocate. Provides
information to families about all available resources. Accurately
addresses need for additional services. Performs adequate number of
nursing visits and on call/triage necessary to provide superior
hospice care under Tufts Medicine Care at Home standards.
Communicates patient reports and status changes concisely and
effectively. Updates Care Plan, Medication Profile and HHA
Treatment Plan routinely and as patient condition changes.
Completes all nursing documentation per procedures and nursing
standard of practice including assessments, interventions,
responses to interventions, communications, verbal orders, etc.
Manages caseload efficiently and effectively. Involves Clinical
Manager and Medical Director in situations appropriately. Follows
guidelines for weekend and evening coverage. Pursues standards of
excellence in performance as a hospice case manager. Works with
Clinical Manager to identify opportunities for improvement in
performance and works to address them. Proactive in increasing
knowledge of hospice care and standards of practice. Assists in
hospice education in community. What We Offer: Competitive salaries
& benefits that start on day one! 403(b) retirement with company
match Tuition reimbursement Fleet Car Program Generous PTO Tufts
Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together
the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver
exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers
across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell
General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial
Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network,
and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity
employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts
Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic
information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity
and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that
individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation
to participate in the job application or interview process, to
perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and
privileges of employment. Please contact us to request
accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org .
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