RN Hospice Inpatient PRN

Corewell Health • St Joseph, MI

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About The Position

Corewell Health Hospice provides end-of-life care and symptom management to people with a life expectancy of six months or less in their homes, nursing facilities, and hospitals. The RN assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates services to meet patients’ and families’ end-of-life care needs. Using the nursing process, relationship-centered care principles, and a holistic approach, the RN develops and adjusts an outcome-based plan of care as needs change, with the goal of facilitating a pain-free, peaceful, sacred death. The role is part-time and PRN, with variable shifts and days.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in nursing.
• One year of relevant experience, preferably in hospice.
• Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license upon hire.
• American Heart Association CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Respond compassionately, flexibly, and urgently to each patient’s needs, providing care when patients want it.
• Develop a comprehensive plan of care addressing the patient’s and family’s physical, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs, incorporating their input and that of the interdisciplinary team.
• Evaluate the plan of care and make interventions as necessary.
• Advocate for pain and symptom management.
• Educate and support patients and families regarding care issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of patient experience, including patient safety, quality of care, and service.
• Adhere to the organization’s Mission, Service Standards, and Code of Conduct.
• Direct and supervise LPNs and CENAs.
• Administer and document physician-ordered medications and treatments accurately and promptly, according to policies.
• Identify and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Attend shift reporting and interdisciplinary team meetings as necessary to facilitate communication about patient-care decisions.
• Participate in safety initiatives and risk-mitigation measures, and complete position- and unit-related safety competencies and requirements on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory
• Optional identity theft protection
• Optional home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree