Hospice Weekend RN (Registered Nurse), Adena Hospice

Schedule: Friday 12:00 pm to 12:30 am, Saturday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Sunday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, one holiday every 3 years

Company: Adena Hospice

SUMMARY

A Registered Nurse (RN) I - Hospice provides and plans professional nursing care to patients under the direction of a physician. This role involves delivering direct patient care, assisting with examinations, accurately documenting patient conditions, vital signs, diagnoses, and prescribed treatments. The Level 1 RN also administers treatments and medications as directed, contributing to the comfort and symptom control of hospice patients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides skilled nursing care in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician
• Observes and monitors patient conditions
• Performs assessments to develop an individualized plan of care and adjusts as needs change
• Administers medication as prescribed by the physician
• Manages multi-disciplinary care as applicable
• Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and discharges
• Counsels’ patient and family on the disease/injury processes and how to manage
• Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care
• Listens to patient and family members
• Oversees and supervises total care of patient provided by Aides and LPNs
• Evaluates the treatments and medical condition of the patient according to the plan of care
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.
• 0 to 2 years of experience

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

• Valid RN license in the state(s) where service is provided
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare-related field preferred

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road