Old Colony Hospice is hiring for a hospice nurse (either RN or LPN) at the Dr. Ruth McLain Hospice Home in Braintree.

Hours: 3pm - 7pm Monday, Wednesday through Friday

He/she will be compassionate and able to provide a patient-focused experience with a home-like feel for the residents of the Dr. Ruth McLain hospice house.

Duties of the nurse include:

• Physical, emotional, and psychosocial care and under the direction of a registered nurse (RN)
• Pain and symptom management under the direction of the RN
• Collaboration with the team to provide what matters most to the patient and family at the end of life
• Observe the basic health status and report changes or symptoms that need to be managed to the RN
• Educate patients/caregivers regarding disease process and end-of-life needs
• Share in providing on-call/continuous care coverage when necessary as supervised by the RN

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved practical nursing program and licensed as an LPN in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Driver's License (Required)
• Proficient with computer skills
• 1-year of nursing experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to use good judgment and discretion and to work effectively as a member or part of an interdisciplinary team
• Must have knowledge and understanding of applicable federal, state, and local hospice, Medicare, Medicaid, HMO regulations, as well as HIPAA and other regulations protecting the personal health information of patients
• Must be able to maintain reliable attendance and be flexible in managing time to respond to needs of the organization with availability for times that are outside of the established schedule for this position
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Must have proficient computer skills with the ability to learn and apply specialized software
• Must have reliable transportation and current and valid driver’s license and able to travel from patient home, facility and to office as needed on a daily basis
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check as well as able to provide 3 current professional references that can be checked and verified prior to employment

Old Colony Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Old Colony Hospice is seeking a Full Time Weekend RN. The Hospice RN visits patients as scheduled and as needed. This RN is responsible for identifying patient/family needs and for providing supportive care in accordance with the attending physician's orders and plan of care and Old Colony Hospice’s policies and procedures.

The weekend hospice RN will work closely with the other members of the Interdisciplinary Team and the patient’s primary physician in order to maximize the comfort and health of patients, families, and caregivers regardless of the care setting, to promote continuity and adherence to the hospice plan of care. The ideal candidate has hospice and/or home care experience and an abundance of compassion, emotional intelligence, and superior communication skills. This person must be flexible, a team player, and exercise excellent clinical judgment. The Hospice Nurse provides nursing care to patients in support of the RN Case Manager, the admission team, and others as needed. Proficiency with technology is required. Must document at the point of care and use technology to improve communication and patient care while protecting patient's rights to privacy and data security.

Schedule:

The weekend hospice RN will be scheduled for 36 hours per week but will be paid for 40 hours. The schedules for the available positions are:

Saturday, Sunday and one weekday or every other weekend plus 2 weekdays from 8:00 am - 8:00 pm or 9:00 am - 9:00 pm. There is some flexibility with the schedule.

Qualifications:

- Licensed to practice as an RN in the Commonwealth of MA (BS Preferred)

- Ability to use good judgment and discretion and to work effectively as a member or part of an interdisciplinary team

- Must have knowledge and understanding of applicable federal, state, and local hospice, Medicare, Medicaid, HMO regulations, as well as HIPAA and other regulations protecting personal health information of patients.

- Must be able to maintain reliable attendance and be flexible.

The IT Support Specialist is responsible for providing day-to-day technical support to staff across the hospice organization, ensuring reliable and secure operation of IT systems that support the entire team. This role works with the VP of Operations & IT in maintaining technology that enables high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Technical Support:

• Provide first-line support for all information technology issues within the organization. This will include in-person support, phone support, and remote support.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to laptops, desktops, tablets, mobile devices, printers, hardware, software and peripherals.
  • Manage and respond to help desk tickets in a timely and professional manner.
  • Support hospice-specific applications, including Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR) systems.
  • Assist with user account setup, access management, and permissions in accordance with role-based access controls.
  • Maintain and support Microsoft 365 (or similar platforms), including email, Teams/SharePoint, and cloud storage.
  • Assist in maintaining network performance, including troubleshooting connectivity issues.
  • Support VPN access and remote connectivity solutions.
• Security & Compliance
  • Ensure adherence to HIPAA and other healthcare data privacy and security regulations.
  • Assist with implementing and maintaining cybersecurity measures
  • Support audits, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives.
• Hardware & Asset Management
  • Configure, deploy, and maintain computers, mobile devices, and related equipment.
  • Track IT assets and maintain accurate inventory records.
  • Coordinate equipment setup for new hires and volunteers.
  • Complete IT orientation for all new hires.
• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
  • Collaborate with the VP of Operations & IT to identify opportunities for process and system improvements.
  • Create and send reports to VP of Operations & IT as requested
  • Work with vendors and managed service providers
  • Participate in IT projects, system upgrades, and implementations.
  • Provide feedback on recurring issues and recommend long-term solutions.
• Training & Documentation
  • Provide basic training and guidance to staff on IT systems and best practices.
  • Develop and maintain user guides, FAQs, and internal documentation.
  • Promote technology best practices to all staff

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience in IT support or help desk roles.
• Experience in healthcare settings is preferred, but not required
• Proficiency with Windows
• Experience with Microsoft 365 and cloud-based systems.
• Familiarity with mobile device management (MDM) tools.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, VPNs, Wi-Fi).
• Experience with ticketing/help desk systems.
• Understanding of HIPAA and healthcare IT compliance requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to support non-technical users.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
• May require occasional travel between office locations or to support staff in the field.
• Must be able to maintain reliable attendance and be flexible in managing time to respond to needs of organization with availability for times that are outside of the established schedule for this position, as may be applicable
• Must have excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills; must have exceptional customer service skills and ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships and interact professionally with others both internally and externally
• Ability to use good judgment and discretion and to work effectively as a member or part of a team; and ability to prioritize, multi-task and work under pressure during period of high demand
• Must have reliable transportation and current and valid driver’s license and able to travel from patient home, facility and to office as needed on a daily basis and in all types of weather and road conditions
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, criminal background check, as well provide a minimum of 2 current professional references that can be checked and verified prior to employment