Hospice Admissions RN - Sign-On Bonus
About The Position
Providence at Home with Compassus is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse to provide person-centered, home-based hospice care. The RN plans, organizes, and directs hospice care, assesses patient and family needs, and delivers professional nursing care using the full nursing process. The role emphasizes community health education and experience, and involves working with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to develop and direct individualized plans of care. The nurse supports patients and families in maintaining dignity and comfort during end-of-life care and may care for patients across age groups, from premature infants through older adults. This is a full-time, collective bargaining position with a day shift schedule of four 10-hour days, with flexibility. The RN may administer medications and treatments prescribed in the IDG-approved Plan of Care, participate in on-call duties, supervise and delegate to ancillary personnel, and contribute to team member orientation and development. The role requires accurate clinical documentation and ongoing professional development.
Requirements
- Associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
- National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
- Ability to perform regular standing, walking, and tasks requiring manual dexterity.
- Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Visual acuity for close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
- Ability to work in a healthcare setting with exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and other conditions typical to the field.
- Ability to routinely use standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience practicing as a registered nurse; experience as a Hospice CNA or Hospice LPN will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients and families to determine hospice needs, including completing physical assessments and taking patient histories.
- Provide professional nursing care using all elements of the nursing process.
- Write and initiate Plans of Care in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).
- Regularly reevaluate patient, family, and caregiver needs and revise the Plan of Care as conditions and needs change.
- Develop care plans with patients, families, caregivers, and the IDG, establishing goals based on nursing diagnoses and incorporating palliative nursing actions.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the IDG-approved Plan of Care.
- Participate in on-call duties as defined by on-call procedures.
- Maintain productivity standards set by organizational guidelines.
- Complete, maintain, and submit accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient condition and care provided.
- Supervise ancillary personnel and delegate responsibilities when required.
- Participate in orientation, education, and development of team members.
- Maintain professional knowledge and practice skills through continuing education and in-service classes.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Flexible time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness programs
- Professional development, including leadership pathways, mentorship, and specialized training
- Recognition programs
- Potential additional compensation, including shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
