RN Staff Nurse

Heart to Heart Hospice•Detroit, MI

74d

About The Position

Heart to Heart Hospice provides compassionate care to patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones. The Hospice House Staff Nurse - RN provides nursing care to residents, monitors and reports changes in their conditions, implements individualized plans of care, and communicates with residents’ points of contact. The role also includes overseeing Certified Nurse Aides, completing timely documentation, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. The position is scheduled for nights, three 12-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend.

Requirements

Current state Registered Nurse license.
Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ongoing valid and current auto liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

Two years of RN experience in a healthcare or clinical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Observe, assess, document, and report resident conditions and changes during rounds.
Implement individualized Plans of Care as directed.
Identify significant changes in residents’ conditions and take necessary action according to facility policies and procedures.
Oversee and monitor Certified Nurse Aides.
Discharge residents according to facility procedures.
Complete a Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls before contacting a physician about a change in a resident’s condition.
Communicate with a resident’s Point of Contact when they request status updates or when there is a change in condition.
Provide training to other staff as needed.
Use excellent customer care skills with internal and external customers, including proper phone etiquette.
Submit all documentation in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as required.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, Medicare regulations, and established personnel policies and procedures.