Hospice After Hours RN

VIA Health Partners • Sumter, SC

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About The Position

VIA Health Partners is a community-based, not-for-profit hospice and palliative care provider. The Hospice After Hours RN coordinates patient and caregiver care, conducts nursing assessments, makes visits to provide interventions, and develops, implements, evaluates, and revises plans of care. The nurse responds to emergencies by telephone triage and home visits, supports patient and caregiver independence, provides education, and coordinates multidisciplinary care with healthcare providers, facility staff, physicians, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team. The role also includes maintaining accurate clinical records and medication profiles, following applicable hospice policies and protocols, and upholding professional standards and VIA Health Partners’ core values. The position is full-time and based in Sumter, South Carolina, with local travel.

Requirements

• Diploma or associate degree in nursing.
• Current, active, unrestricted compact (multistate) Registered Nurse license.
• Current CPR certification.
• At least 2 years of related experience.
• Experience providing direct care to patients with life-limiting illnesses.
• Computer proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient and caregiver care effectively.
• Conduct nursing assessments and provide appropriate interventions through visits and telephone triage, including emergency home visits.
• Follow, develop, implement, evaluate, and revise plans of care in response to patient and caregiver needs and progress toward goals.
• Incorporate therapeutic, preventive, and palliative nursing actions, including patient and caregiver education.
• Identify new problems or needs and facilitate patient and caregiver independence to the extent possible.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care and maintain liaison relationships with healthcare providers, physicians, facility staff, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Communicate pertinent information to appropriate members of the interdisciplinary team and refer psychosocial needs to the VIA Health Partners Medical Social Worker as appropriate.
• Identify learning needs, provide instruction, demonstrate nursing procedures, use teaching materials appropriately, and allow time for questions and consultation.
• Use applicable VIA Health Partners policies, patient protocols, standing orders, guidelines, and referenced resources when providing hospice care.
• Maintain professional relationships with external agencies and healthcare providers.
• Store supplies safely and keep the work area clean, secure, and well-maintained.
• Use resources appropriately to support cost-effective healthcare delivery.
• Apply infection-control principles and universal precautions.
• Keep clinical records current by synchronizing laptop information throughout the shift and submit documentation according to clinical documentation guidelines.
• Maintain medication profiles as directed by the physician and document medication teaching, including purpose, dose, route, frequency, actions, indications, side effects, and interactions.
• Accurately record time and mileage.
• Maintain current RN licensure, CPR certification, and continuing education, and pursue professional development.
• Adhere to VIA Health Partners’ core values and expected behaviors and help maintain its professional reputation.
• Review and be responsible for material from Nurses Meetings, After Hours Meetings, and All Staff Meetings, whether or not in attendance.
• Perform related or other duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental plans through BCBS.
• 28 days of paid time off.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching.
• Programs honoring veteran patients.
• Assistance with achieving Certified Hospice & Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification.
• Orientation and onboarding program.
• Career guidance from experienced hospice leaders.

What This Job Offers

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