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Hospice of the Piedmont Inc

About The Position

Hospice of the Piedmont is a life-changing, mission-driven organization offering flexibility and a team-based work environment with a supportive management team. We are seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for our Night/Evening/Weekend Services team in the Charlottesville and surrounding areas who want the opportunity to truly use their nursing skills in an autonomous setting and to make a difference. This Night, Evening, and Weekend (NEWT) Crisis RN will be a versatile nurse with excellent assessment and nursing skills that translate to the bedside. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality patient care through timely and responsible management of patient/family needs by responding to triage telephone calls, making visits as needed, and liaising with the medical team and vendors through the weekends and nights. Qualified candidates must be able to work one of the following schedule options: Option A: Two 16-hour shifts on Saturday and Sunday, plus a Monday night shift. Option B: 12-hour day shifts on Saturday and Sunday, plus two additional weekday night shifts.

Requirements

Valid license as an RN in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Two years of relevant nursing experience required (relevant includes bedside, geriatric, long-term care, hospice, ICU, Step Down or any combination of the above)
Driver’s license, personal automobile, and current automobile liability insurance

Responsibilities

Respond to HOPs Triage service calls and maintains a log of calls and visits.
Make home visits to assess patient needs, provide nursing care and emotional support.
Perform nursing evaluations for new admissions and determine eligibility.
Provide specialized nursing services according to agency guidelines.
Observe and report changes in patient needs to physicians and Hospice staff.
Confer with supervisors for guidance and inform them of any challenges.
Document appropriately and timely.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Attend staff and team meetings.