Hospice Registered Nurse
Leominster, MA
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Hospice

Location: Leominster, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide and coordinate home nursing care according to physician orders and agency policies.
• Directly supervise and evaluate Home Health Aides and Licensed Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses.
• Conduct home visits with an average patient load of 5-8 patients per day.
• Types of cases include Start of Care, Wound Care, Follow-up Visits, etc.
• Must have reliable transportation, a current driver’s license, and agency-required liability insurance.
• Travel required up to 75 miles from home clinic; approximately 150-200 miles traveled weekly.
• Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
• No guaranteed hours; floating to nearby clinics may be required if patient census is low.
• Weekend and on-call requirements vary; discuss during interview.
• Charting proficiency required in HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) and OASIS (for RNs).
• Dress code: Scrubs.

Required Qualifications

• License: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license for Massachusetts (license must be in hand; no pending licenses accepted).
• Experience: Minimum 1 full year of recent Adult Home Health or Hospice experience in the specialty.
• First-time travelers not accepted; must have recent specialty experience.
• CPR and BLS certification required (AHA, National CPR Foundation, or ARC accepted).
• Proficiency with HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) within the last 6 months; retraining required if last used over 6 months ago.
• RNs must be proficient in OASIS documentation.
• Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing to travel within a 75-mile radius of the home clinic.

Productivity Expectations

• Weekly productivity units: 25-30
• Patient visits per day: 5-8

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Background checks including seven-year history, sex offender search, and state-specific screenings as required.
• Drug screening (10-panel) required.
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, confirming good health and no communicable diseases.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
• Immunization or titer proof for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• COVID-19 vaccination or declination documentation required.
• Must complete various compliance documents and training prior to start, including but not limited to:

  • Confidentiality and privacy policies
  • HIPAA training
  • Hospice Core Care Policy Quiz
  • Code of Conduct
  • COVID-19 Policy and Attestation
• Personal or auto insurance policy required for hospice and home health placements.

Travel & Work Environment

• Home health/hospice setting with home visits.
• Must have reliable transportation for travel between patient homes.
• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate (patient-to-patient travel only).
• Some positions may have alternative shift schedules (e.g., 4x10s Friday-Monday), but most are standard 5x8 Monday-Friday.

Notes

• Locals are accepted at the same rate.
• Weekend and on-call requirements vary by location and should be discussed during the interview.
• Must be proficient in required EMR systems: HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) and Point Care.

This position is ideal for experienced hospice RNs who are comfortable with home visits, documentation, and managing a patient caseload independently within a travel contract setting.