Hospice RN Weekender - Gilchrist Inova

Gilchrist • Fairfax, VA

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About The Position

National leaders in care, Gilchrist and Inova have come together to form a new hospice organization offering services throughout Northern VA. Our team is full of kind, dedicated people who believe in making every moment matter – for those we have the privilege to serve. When you join us, you’ll receive competitive pay, awesome benefits, mileage reimbursement, lots of learning opportunities, and a workplace where collaboration and respect are part of the job description. If you’re looking for a career that fills your heart and fuels your purpose, come join the Gilchrist Inova family! Together, we make everyday count. The Hospice RN Weekender reports to the Team Manager. He/she is responsible for identifying patient/family care needs, and for providing nursing and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and their families.

Requirements

• Diploma, ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution
• Current Virginia State license as a Registered Nurse
• One to two years of nursing
• Knowledgeable of universal precautions for infection control and practices safe nursing standards for self protection
• Strong time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to be patient and family focused
• Skill in the use of EMR (Electronic Medical Record) and/or ability to learn
• Skill in the use of portable computer or mobile device
• Ability to stand and walk almost constantly up to ninety 90% of work time and lifting and positioning patients up to fifty 50% of work time.
• Ability to perform home care visits
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail and often in stressful situations.
• Reliable transportation and auto insurance.
• Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

• Home Health or Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial assessment of patient and family to ascertain home care needs - including physical, emotional, spiritual and mental status.
• Prepares and implements the care plan for patient/family unit in cooperation with the Interdisciplinary Group.
• Provides direct nursing care to patients in order to maintain highest level of care for the patient in conjunction with the primary physician.
• Cooperates with Clinical Team Leader in utilization of other team members, outside agencies, and community resources. Updates primary physician when necessary and regularly on a monthly basis. Updates interdisciplinary team at patient care conference
• Teaches family members or hired caregivers, patient care skills, including: pain control, medication (RN titrates medication within prescribed range), injections, draws blood for labs, manages IV's, dressing changes, hygiene, nutrition, checking vital signs in accordance with orders from physician, as well as addressing emotional needs.
• Ensures that arrangements for equipment necessary in the home setting are made available.
• Attends to patient and family at time of patient’s death.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees