Hospice Registered Nurse - $15k Hiring Bonus
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to the terminally ill Hospice patient as needed. To aid and understanding to the family in the home care situation and in time of bereavement, and to work as a member of the Hospice team in providing Hospice care. This position involves community-based visits, meaning less travel time, and offers flexible scheduling options supported by dedicated schedulers. The role requires the ability to work independently, make accurate judgments, supervise others, and respond to crises outside of a hospital setting. It also requires acceptance and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural, and religious modes, and completion of a Hospice training program.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
- Currently licensed as a registered nurse to practice in the state.
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse, preferred.
- Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.
- Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments.
- Ability to supervise others appropriately.
- Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting.
- Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes.
- Must Complete Hospice training program.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospice experience required
Responsibilities
- Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patients.
- Provides dietary counseling.
- Provides Hospice nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures.
- Initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patient’s Hospice care and safety.
- Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
- Teaches, supervises and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient.
- Supervises and trains other nursing service personnel.
- Develops and re-evaluates the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care.
- Performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctor’s orders.
- Attends team conferences.
- Maintains records as required by Hospice.
- Follows the policies and procedures of Hospice.
- Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Always communicates to the supervisor if unable to meet a patient’s need or perform a procedure.
- Participates in on-call system and is responsible for providing on-call coverage when unavailable for assigned duties.
- Works with interdisciplinary group concept of patient care.
- Coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for patients residing in SNF, NF, ICF or MR.
- Organizes work schedule and utilizes time management to be able to attend all required meetings.
- Complies with agency infection control policies and protocols.
- Assist with orientation, teaching and training as requested.
- Other duties as assigned by Director.
Benefits
- Medical (BCBS)
- Dental
- Vision
- HSA
- Continued Growth and Education from training, supportive leadership, and collaboration
- Company provided tablet with 24/7/365 IT support
- Dedicated schedulers to support flexible scheduling options
- Generous PTO/Holidays (20 days first year)
- Mileage reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $2500 per year
- Pet Insurance
- Peer Recognition Program with quarterly and annual prizes
- 401(k)
- Income protection
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
