Registered Nurse - Hospice - Rutland, VT - MCRN

NavitasPartners•Rutland, VT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Navitas Healthcare, LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse - Hospice for an exciting Local or Travel job in Rutland, VT. This is a contract position for 13 weeks, with a shift of Tuesday – Saturday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Some on-call and holiday coverage is required. The pay rate is between $50/hr and $63/hr.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse (RN) License (Vermont license obtainable upon acceptance).
Minimum 2 years of Hospice RN experience.
Strong assessment, case management, and care coordination skills.
Experience with end-of-life care and symptom management.
Ability to work independently in home and community settings.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience using McKesson EMR.
Previous experience serving as a Hospice Case Manager.
Strong interdisciplinary collaboration and patient advocacy skills.
Experience supervising Hospice Aides and LPNs.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive patient and caregiver assessments.
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
Serve as Case Manager for assigned hospice patients.
Participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings and care planning.
Coordinate patient care with physicians, vendors, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
Provide pain management, symptom management, wound care, IV therapy, and other skilled nursing interventions.
Educate patients and families regarding medications, treatments, disease progression, and available services.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in McKesson EMR.
Supervise Hospice Aides and LPNs according to regulatory requirements.
Conduct supervisory visits and ensure compliance with state and federal hospice regulations.
Facilitate admissions, transfers, discharges, and care transitions.
Participate in quality improvement activities, peer reviews, and team meetings.
Advocate for patient and family needs to ensure high-quality, compassionate care.