Hospice RN-Weekends
About The Position
Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and the Director and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the total nursing care of assigned patients on an intermittent visiting basis. The RN may work in a variety of settings (typically in a home care type setting) and roles within Riverside Health System. The RN utilizes communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making to create a care plan for each patient based on physiological, psychosocial and cultural diversity. Responsible for supervising and delegating non-professional personnel working directly with him/her to ensure optimum patient care. Must demonstrate competence in dealing with age related needs of specific patient populations served in their assigned area. Works under the direction of leadership and a multi-disciplinary team (physical, speech, or occupational therapy; medical social services, and Home Health Aide services) to provide a comprehensive range of services or clinical care associated with and in accordance with standards of excellence established by Riverside Health system and facility goals and strategic plans. Supports the hospice philosophy. Required to work weekend shifts.
Requirements
- Program Graduate
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Virginia Department of Health (VDHP)
- CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days
- Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time
- Valid Drivers License
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors Degree
- 1-3 years Acute Care Exp
Responsibilities
- Assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the total nursing care of assigned patients on an intermittent visiting basis.
- Utilizing communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making to create a care plan for each patient based on physiological, psychosocial and cultural diversity.
- Supervising and delegating non-professional personnel working directly with him/her to ensure optimum patient care.
- Demonstrating competence in dealing with age related needs of specific patient populations served in their assigned area.
- Working under the direction of leadership and a multi-disciplinary team to provide a comprehensive range of services or clinical care.
- Supporting the hospice philosophy.
- Working weekend shifts.
Benefits
- great benefits and perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
