Hospice House Registered Nurse (RN) Nights

VIA Health Partners • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

VIA Health Partners is an industry leader and top-10 nationally ranked provider of end-of-life care. More importantly we are proud to be a community based, not for profit hospice & palliative care provider. We have deep community roots, with decades of experience serving ALL patients’ and families’ needs regardless of their ability to pay or their medical complexity. We are a people first organization whose funds go to serve our mission. Due to our significant growth, we are looking for amazing new staff who share these same values. Apply now and be a part of our success story.

Requirements

• A Diploma or associate degree in nursing is required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• A current, active, and unrestricted compact (multistate) license as a Registered Nurse (RN) is required.
• Current CPR required; CHPN preferred.
• Minimum 1-year related experience for inpatient units (IPU) and 2 years for other nursing positions.
• Experience in direct care of patients with life limiting illnesses required.
• Computer proficiency is required.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of Patient Care
• Assumes responsibility for the coordination and delivery of patient/caregiver care.
• Conducts nursing assessments to assist in the overall management of patient/caregiver needs.
• Develops, implements, evaluates, and updates the plan of care to ensure that care is uninterrupted and that goals are achieved.
• Facilitates patient and caregiver independence to the extent possible.
• Utilizes VIA Health Partners patient related protocols, standing orders and guidelines when providing hospice care.
• Conducts effective patient and caregiver education.
• Encourages and allows time for questions and consultation.
• Communicates effectively with members of the IDG, patients, caregivers, and other health professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintains open lines of communication with supervisor.
• Applies principles of infection control and follows guidelines for universal precautions.
• Attends, participates, and may facilitate interdisciplinary group conferences [IDG] and special care conferences.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with team members.
• Ensures accurate, complete, succinct, and timely clinical documentation.
• Demonstrates competency in knowledge and skills.
• Maintains current professional licensure, CPR certification and CEU requirements.
• Exhibits time management skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental plans through BCBS
• 28 days of Paid Time Off
• Excellent mileage reimbursement rate
• 403b Retirement plan with matching
• Focused programs honoring Veteran patients
• Assistance with achieving Certified Hospice & Palliative Nurse (CHPN)
• Best Orientation and Onboarding program you’ve experienced
• Seasoned Hospice leaders guiding your career growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees