Full and Part time Hospice Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
AdvisaCare is hiring a Hospice Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to provide one-on-one hospice care in patients’ homes in the Lakeview, Edmore, and Mecosta areas. The role focuses on compassionate, individualized care that supports patients and families and helps patients live their final days with dignity and comfort. The position includes patient assessment and care planning, emotional support and education, supervision of paraprofessionals, participation in interdisciplinary group meetings, and clinical documentation. No on-call requirements are stated; the posting notes that a team is dedicated to after-hours and weekend coverage. The position is available full-time or part-time.
Requirements
- Current Michigan license in good standing.
- Minimum of one year of hospice experience.
- Empathetic approach to patients and caregivers.
- Ability to adapt to patients’ changing status and needs.
- Ability to participate in field visits and office meetings as indicated.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
- Implement individualized plans of care and revise them as needed.
- Follow AdvisaCare Hospice policies and procedures and maintain Medicare compliance.
- Consult with and educate patients and families about disease processes, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, and ethical concerns.
- Supervise paraprofessionals providing services to patients.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes and participate in interdisciplinary group conferences.
- Participate in the hospice performance improvement program.
- Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction with clients, families, and caregivers.
- Communicate information using the organization’s current processes and technology.
- Conduct appropriate supervisory visits, including clinical observation of assigned team members’ performance.
- Participate in and provide feedback for regular interdisciplinary group meetings and development, review, and revision of patient/family care plans.
- Conduct field visits daily and attend weekly office meetings as indicated.
- Provide emotional support to patients and families.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Medical benefits available for employees working 30 or more hours
- Ability to earn paid time off
- Flexible scheduling
- Excellent pay and weekly paychecks
- Employee appreciation program
- Rewarding work environment
- Paid general orientation
- Advanced skilled training offered
- 24/7 staffing support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
