Hospice Registered Nurse

CorsoCare • Rochester, MI

2d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to terminally ill hospice patients, supports families in home-care situations and during bereavement, and works as a member of the hospice team. This is a full-time case manager position covering the Canton and Livonia areas, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Community-based visits are part of the role, and occasional travel to different locations may be required. The position participates in the on-call system and provides on-call coverage when unavailable for assigned duties.

The RN assesses and reassesses patients’ nursing needs, delivers hospice nursing services and treatments, develops and reevaluates care plans with the interdisciplinary group (IDG), and coordinates care for patients residing in skilled nursing, nursing, intermediate care, or related facilities. The nurse teaches and counsels patients and families, supervises and trains nursing personnel, documents care, follows hospice policies and infection-control protocols, and safeguards confidential patient information in accordance with HIPAA.

The role requires independent judgment, the ability to respond to crises outside a hospital setting, and the physical ability to perform demanding patient-care tasks, including standing for extended periods and assisting with lifting or transferring patients. A current driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and reliable transportation are required because travel may be necessary.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Currently licensed as a registered nurse to practice in the state.
• Ability to work independently and make accurate, sometimes quick, judgments.
• Ability to supervise others appropriately.
• Ability to respond appropriately to crises outside a hospital setting.
• Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural, and religious modes.
• Must complete the hospice training program.
• Current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to meet the position’s physical demands, including extended standing, kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, and maximal-assist lifting or transferring of a 100-pound patient.
• Must possess sight and hearing, or use appropriate adaptive devices, at a level required to perform the essential duties.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum two years of experience as a registered nurse, preferred.
• Active patient contact within the past three years, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Regularly assess and reassess the nursing needs of hospice patients.
• Provide dietary counseling and hospice nursing services, treatments, and preventive procedures.
• Initiate nursing procedures appropriate to the patient’s hospice care and safety.
• Observe signs and symptoms and report unexpected changes in patients’ physical or emotional conditions to the physician and IDG members.
• Teach, supervise, and counsel hospice patients and family members about patient care.
• Supervise and train other nursing service personnel.
• Develop and reevaluate patient and family care plans with the IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care.
• Perform nursing procedures as needed, including treatments and symptom management, in accordance with physician orders.
• Attend team conferences and maintain records required by hospice.
• Follow hospice policies and procedures, protect patient confidentiality, and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Inform the supervisor when unable to meet a patient’s needs or perform a procedure.
• Participate in the on-call system and provide on-call coverage when unavailable for assigned duties.
• Work within the interdisciplinary group approach to patient care.
• Coordinate implementation of care plans for patients residing in SNF, NF, ICF, or MR settings.
• Organize work schedules and manage time to attend required meetings.
• Comply with agency infection-control policies and protocols.
• Assist with orientation, teaching, and training as requested.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Director.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical insurance through BCBS, dental insurance, vision insurance, and an HSA.
• Training, supportive leadership, and collaboration to support continued growth and education.
• Community-based visits intended to reduce travel time.
• Company-provided tablet with 24/7/365 IT support.
• Dedicated schedulers and flexible scheduling options.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• 20 days of PTO and holidays in the first year.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500 per year.
• Pet insurance.
• Peer Recognition Program with quarterly and annual prizes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed