RN Hospice Registered Nurse - Mystic
About The Position
As a per diem hospice registered nurse, provide compassionate, patient-centered care by assessing patient needs, coordinating individualized care plans, managing symptoms, educating families, and collaborating with the clinical team. The service area includes New London County. The role includes initial nursing assessments for new admissions; coordinating, revising, and maintaining continuity of care; communicating patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team; and maintaining accurate, timely patient-care records. The nurse also records pain and symptom management changes and outcomes, educates families, makes referrals to other hospice disciplines when appropriate, and provides assigned on-call services. Other duties may be assigned. The employer describes an environment that provides direction, performance recognition, and development opportunities. The hourly pay range is $42.10–$63.15, based on full-time employment, with pay dependent on factors such as labor market, education, experience, and certifications. Benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Current RN license specific to the state(s) in which the employee is assigned to work.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial nursing assessments for new admissions.
- Complete, coordinate, and revise the total plan of care and maintain continuity of care in collaboration with appropriate staff.
- Communicate patient progress regularly to the clinical manager, physician, and care team.
- Develop, prepare, and maintain individualized patient-care progress records accurately and on time, in accordance with care center policies.
- Record changes and outcomes related to pain and symptom management as appropriate.
- Educate families about the patient's condition, needs, and care.
- Refer patients to other hospice care disciplines as needed, or document the rationale for not doing so.
- Perform assigned on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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