Registered Nurse (RN)

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region•Rutland, VT

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About The Position

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region is looking to hire a full-time Home Care Registered Nurse (RN) in Rutland . Are you looking to further your career in home health and hospice nursing ? Would you like to work for a caring and supportive medical company that values its employees ? If so, please read on! This home health nursing care position earns a competitive wage and offers up to a $10,000 sign on bonus . We also offer great benefits , including health, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) plan with employer match, flexible schedule, continuing education tuition assistance, and CEU work courses . If this sounds like the right home health nursing opportunity for you, apply today! ABOUT VNA & HOSPICE OF THE SOUTHWEST REGION Based in Vermont, we are one of the largest non-profit home health and hospice care agency that delivers a wide range of advanced medical care with compassion, dependability, and expertise to people of all ages. Our mission is to provide the best care for every person and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. We strive to give customized care to individuals with chronic diseases and conditions as well as those who need short-term care. For our services, we have been recognized as one of the nation's top 100 performing home health agencies by HomeCare Elite. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A REGISTERED NURSE (RN) As an RN, you play a key role in assessing the needs of our patients to create and implement their plan of care. In accordance with evidence-based practices, state and federal regulations, and our company's policies, you serve as a case manager for assigned patients.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) license
2+ years of nursing experience is preferred
Have self-direction and initiative, as well as be able to work collaboratively with colleagues within the agency.
Experienced with electronic medical records required.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including rotational weekends, holidays and on call for both hospice and home care patients.
Exceptional bedside manner and communication skills.
Compassionate and friendly demeanor.
Valid Vermont Driver's License and car insurance.
Do you enjoy helping people?
Are you able to display flexibility?
Can you balance multiple tasks at once while demonstrating good time management?
Are you willing to take the initiative?
Can you get the job done with minimal supervision?

Responsibilities

Actively manage the patient's treatment and needs.
Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the effective integration of information.
Take action to ensure that infection control standards are maintained and stay educated on a variety of high-tech skills, including IV use and maintenance, wound VAC, and complex wound care.
Carry out visits with patients in a timely manner and ensure that patients and caregivers are educated on health matters
Coordinate with a wide variety of physicians, providers, team members, and vendors in order to fulfill the recommended plan of care.
Assist with any patient discharges or transfers and complete all the correct paperwork and reports.