We are hiring an On-Call Registered Nurse to join our care team with Athena Hospice of Rhode Island!

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

In this role, you are responsible for the provision of skilled nursing assessment, planning and care on an on-call basis in order to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families.

Education & Experience:

• Possession of current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the state of Rhode Island. Preferably a B.S. degree in nursing.
• Minimum two years of varied work experience as a professional nurse and preferably one of the two years in an acute or hospice setting.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings.
• Demonstrated skill in nursing practice, ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Respond to on-call messages that will include making recommendations via phone and making visits to the home of the patient about whom the call is received.
• Make scheduled hospice visits to patients as directed by Clinical Manager; includes visits to patients admitted the previous day, and any patients with a clinical need for a visit.
• Death pronouncements for patients dying at home or in a location where there is not a registered nurse to pronounce death.
• Complete assessments for hospice eligibility.
• Complete admissions as directed by Clinical Manager.
• Write progress notes for all telephone contact and all in-person visits.
• Contact attending physician or medical director as needed for any changes in patient status or need for change in physician orders.
• Provide appropriate support at time of death and perform bereavement assessment if requested.
• Participate in orientation and in-service training programs for professional staff.
• Participate in agency and community programs as requested to promote professional growth and understanding of hospice care.
• Demonstrate familiarity with policies of the agency and rules and regulations of State and Federal bodies which assist in determining policies.
• Accept other assignments as appropriate.

About Athena Health Care Systems:

Athena Hospice of Rhode Island is managed by Athena Health Care Systems. Athena Health Care Systems, headquartered in Connecticut, has been a pioneer in delivering exceptional healthcare services since its establishment in 1984. Operating nursing homes across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as one of the premier and highly regarded providers of skilled nursing centers in Southern New England. Through our commitment to improving both the lives of our residents and the quality of our environments, we have transformed our managed facilities into thriving communities where residents enjoy an enhanced quality of life, and employees find a fulfilling and supportive work environment.

Become a vital part of our team committed to delivering exceptional care to the residents we serve.

Athena’s Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Benefits Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health insurance among the lowest employee contributions in the state (Employee Contributions as low as $12.00 for singles & $39.00 for families)

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.

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