RN Hospice Inpatient

Corewell Health • Lincoln Charter Township, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN provides end-of-life care and symptom management to hospice patients and their families. The role assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates services to meet their needs. The RN develops and adjusts an outcome-based plan of care using the nursing process, relationship-centered care principles, and a holistic philosophy, with the goal of meeting changing patient and family needs and facilitating a pain-free, peaceful death. The RN responds to patient needs with compassion, flexibility, and urgency, and provides care when patients want it.

This position is based at the Merlin & Carolyn Hanson Hospice Center in Stevensville, Michigan. It is part-time, with 24 scheduled hours per week, working 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday through Friday and every third weekend.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Nursing.
• One year of relevant experience, preferably in hospice or a related field.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license required in the State of Michigan.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Experience with dying patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive plan of care addressing the physical, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families, with their input and that of the interdisciplinary team; evaluate and adjust the plan as needed.
• Advocate for pain and symptom management.
• Educate and support patients and families regarding care issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the 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 accurately document physician-ordered medications and treatments in a timely manner and according to policy.
• Identify and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Attend shift reporting and interdisciplinary team meetings as necessary to communicate decisions related to patient care.
• Respond to each patient need with compassion, flexibility, and urgency, maintaining a Patients and Families First attitude.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package addressing financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• 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
• Education Level: Associate degree