Registered Nurse / RN, Hospice

apartment AccentCare, Inc. location_onBoston, MA, US

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Overview

RN / Registered Nurse, Hospice

Location: Norwood, MA

Position: RN / Registered Nurse, Hospice

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote/Virtual Position: No

Coverage Area: Boston area

Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Hospice RN

Salary: $90000- $104000 / year
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am -5pm / potential back up on call

Sign on Bonus - $10,000

Offer Based on Years of Experience

What You Need to Know

Reimagining Your Career in Hospice

Caring for others is more than what you do — it’s who you are. At AccentCare, you’ll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You’ll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care.

We’re proud to be named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek — a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place. When you thrive, so does the community of care we’re building together.

Be the Best Hospice RN You Can Be

If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:

Associates degree, preferred
Registered Nurse license required in state(s) practicing
Current and valid CPR certification, preferred – required in Georgia
Minimum one year of experience, preferred – required in California
Previous experience in hospice, home health, general medical surgical or patient population specific (i.e.: geriatrics,
pediatric, etc.) nursing

Responsibilities:

Conducts comprehensive nursing assessments and develops individualized care plans in coordination with the interdisciplinary team (IDG), addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs
Maintains timely and accurate documentation of care, interventions, and patient status updates, ensuring compliance with internal protocols and regulatory requirements
Coordinates care activities including visit scheduling, medication management, physician collaboration, and interdisciplinary communication to ensure continuity and quality of care
Provides education and support to patients and caregivers, and responds to urgent needs during on-call or admissions assignments
Supervises LPNs, LVNs, and hospice aides as needed, and participates in IDG meetings, patient conferences, and ongoing clinical education
Supports pre-hospice services by evaluating patient status via phone, telehealth, or in-person visits and identifying needs for additional care or services

Our Investment in You

Caring for others starts with caring for you. We’re committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being. Our benefits include:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off and paid holidays
Professional development opportunities
Company-matching 401(k)
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep, and relaxation app
Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
And more!

Why AccentCare?

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Come As You Are

At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.

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