Traveling Hospice Registered Nurse

Compassus•Peoria, IL

14d

About The Position

The Traveling Registered Nurse models Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation; promotes the Compassus philosophy and its 6 Pillars of Success; upholds the Code of Ethical Conduct; and fosters positive working relationships across the company and with external stakeholders. The nurse travels extensively to programs as staffing needs arise, with assignments typically lasting 8–13 weeks. Between assignments, the nurse may work in their home program as needed. As a member of the homecare team, the nurse provides routine and emergency patient assessments, educates patients and caregivers, and coordinates care to meet the needs of patients and families. The role supports patients and families in maintaining comfort and coping, follows state and federal regulations and other applicable requirements, and requires a flexible schedule to meet agency staffing needs. A nursing associate or bachelor's degree and an active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state(s) of employment are required. The nurse must be able to obtain licensure in other states where care is delivered. One year of nursing practice or equivalent experience is preferred, as is experience in home health, hospice, oncology, or long-term care. State-specific experience requirements apply in Louisiana and Mississippi. The role involves regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity; lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds; visual tasks including close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment; and expected exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and other healthcare conditions. Standard medical equipment and clinical-care tools are used. Travel is required, and the schedule may include nights and weekends.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state(s) of employment.
Ability to obtain a nursing license in states where care is delivered.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
Ability to travel extensively.
Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English.
Working knowledge of nursing principles, standards, and applications.
Knowledge of medical terminology and of medical devices, ambulatory aids, assistive and resistive devices, and related training.
Ability to work with patients of all types and levels.
Strong organizational, time-management, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and calculate rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to read and interpret business and professional materials, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions.
Louisiana-specific: Two years of full-time RN experience, or two years of full-time hospice clinical experience as an LPN in place of RN clinical experience.
Mississippi-specific: One year of full-time RN experience, or three years of full-time continuous LPN employment immediately preceding RN licensure.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of nursing practice or equivalent experience.
Home health, hospice, oncology, and/or long-term care experience.

Responsibilities

Travel to assigned programs when there is a vacancy, increased census, or other staffing need; assignments may last 8–13 weeks.
Admit patients and perform routine and emergency assessments in accordance with departmental policy.
Act as a preceptor to onboard and train new team members when needed.
Meet the assigned program’s productivity standards and remain available for visits during the regular workday.
Coordinate clinical services and disciplines, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, social work, and home health aide services, as indicated by the Plan of Care and case management.
Document observations, treatments, and other relevant information at the bedside.
Communicate with the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team, Medical Director, and Attending Physician as directed about symptom-relief measures and patient responses.
Prevent avoidable hospitalizations by meeting patient and family needs in the home.
Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team on clinical and psychosocial interventions and coordinate hospice or home health services to support appropriate, continuous, quality care.
Develop and update care plans after Plan of Care changes and ensure updates from psychosocial staff are incorporated.
Educate patients and caregivers about patient care, disease processes, symptom control, wound care, and IV therapy.
Complete referral and admission assessments as requested.
Supervise care provided by Hospice and Home Health Licensed Practical Nurses and aides.
Perform other duties as assigned.