Competitive pay based on experience:
RN $38.00 - $47.97 per hour

Shifts Available - Daytime Sun-Thurs and Mon- Fri

For more than 35 years, HospiceCare in The Berkshires (HCIB) has been caring for generations of our neighbors throughout Berkshire County, providing support and care for those living with a life-limiting illness. Our compassionate team guides families through this emotionally challenging time with information, resources, and expert medical care for the best possible quality of life.

Essential Job Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential
functions.
Demonstrates understanding of the hospice philosophy/principles and an ability to clearly articulate these
with others.
Supports ongoing management of the plan of care from referral through discharge for 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.
Coordinates ongoing provision of medications, durable medical equipment, nursing supplies, and contracted services with effective cost-management strategies. Anticipates/makes provisions for after hours needs.
Administers medications/treatments as prescribed by the physician. Observes/documents response to interventions, promptly communicates untoward reactions, and modifies plan of care as indicated.