Registered Nurse, RN - Hospice Staff

Virginia Health Services is hiring a Hospice Staff RN, to work on the Peninsula in the Newport News and Williamsburg area. Currently hiring for a Full Time position.

The Hospice Staff RN has the following responsibilities:

• Regularly assessing and reassessing the nursing needs of the Hospice patient.
• Providing Hospice nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures.
• Providing dietary counseling.
• Initiating nursing procedures appropriate for the patient's Hospice care and safety.
• Observing signs and symptoms and reporting to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.
• Teaching, supervising and counseling the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient.
• Supervising and training other nursing service personnel.
• Developing and re-evaluating the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care.
• Performing specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctor's orders.
• Attending team conferences.
• Maintaining records as required by Hospice.
• Following the policies and procedures of Hospice. Observing confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Always communicating to the supervisor if unable to meet a patient's need or perform a procedure.
• Participating in on-call system and is responsible for providing on-call coverage when unavailable for assigned duties.
• Coordinating the implementation of the plan of care for patients residing in SNF, NF, ICF or MR.
• Complying with agency infection control policies and protocols.
• Assisting with orientation, teaching and training as requested.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: 

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and holds current Virginia RN license.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a registered nurse, preferred.
• Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.
• Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments.
• Ability to supervise others appropriately.
• Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting.

Why join Virginia Health Services?

Locally owned and headquartered in Newport News, Virginia since 1963, Virginia Health Services offers exceptional senior living and health care services. Our 1,200 employees are passionate and committed to the well-being and quality care of our residents.

A career with Virginia Health Services means you'll be part of a collaborative Team whose dedication and compassion are recognized and valued. We believe in quality of life and want to help you live your best life too!

Recognizing you have many options; Virginia Health Services is committed to investing in its Team members and offers the following benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Group Health insurance including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings account
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal days
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an employer contribution annual basis.
• Referral program
• State-of-the-art, Employment, Enrichment and Education Center to provide hands-on opportunities for training and development of our team!

Learn more about us at: http://www.vahs.com

Virginia Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status. We are a drug free workplace.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.