GIP Hospice RN

James River Home Health & Hospice • Chesterfield, VA

2d • $90,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

James River Hospice is actively seeking a compassionate and highly committed General Inpatient Hospice RN to join our growing team! In this role, you will provide comprehensive inpatient care to hospice patients who require ongoing hospitalization. Your responsibilities will include caring for patients admitted to Chippenham Hospital. You will also coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure an optimal care experience for the patient!

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse with a current license to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• At least one year of hospice experience is required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable car available for use during work hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient care to hospice patients who require ongoing hospitalization.
• Care for patients admitted to Chippenham Hospital.
• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure an optimal care experience for the patient.
• Patient assessment and care planning, with a focus on effective pain and symptom management.
• Provide crucial emotional support to both patients and their families, ensuring end-of-life comfort and dignity.
• Educate patients and families on hospice philosophy and care options.
• Maintain meticulous documentation and record-keeping, tracking care provided and patient responses.
• Medication management.
• Serve as a patient advocate to ensure patients' needs are met.

Benefits

• Company-paid cell phone and Tablet
• 21 Days off (15 PTO Days and 6 Paid Holidays). Accrues on Day One!
• Competitively priced health plan, vision, and dental, partially employer paid!
• Company-paid short and long-term disability and life insurance (up to $50,000 in coverage)
• 401K with employer match
• Career advancement opportunities
• Proactive Health Management Wellness Program (PHMP)
• We Pay for CPR Recertification!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree