What are the responsibilities and job description for the DEMENTIA CARE RN position at DELAWARE HOSPICE INC?
Delaware Hospice is actively seeking a full-time Dementia Care RN to primarily in Sussex County.
New GRADS are welcome to apply! Hospice/homecare experience not required. Come to us with the Hospice Heart and we will train you!
We invite you to explore a Delaware Hospice career to rediscover the hands-on, patient centered care that drew you to the nursing profession in the first place. Our nurses are an integral part of Delaware Hospice's mission and interdisciplinary team.
Registered Nurses in the GUIDE program provide clinical care coordination, remote assessments, and education for Medicare-enrolled community-dwelling individuals with dementia, while also supporting family caregivers. RNs work alongside care navigators, physicians, and other professionals to ensure continuity of care and prevent costly hospitalizations or nursing home placements.
RNs in the GUIDE dementia care program combine clinical expertise, telehealth skills, and care coordination to provide continuous, personalized support for people with dementia and their families, ensuring safe, high-quality care both in person and virtually.Delaware Hospice cares for our staff with the same commitment we have to our patients. This is reflected in the generous benefits we provide and the opportunities for growth and advancement that we make available to our team. Benefits include:
- Comprehensive compensation
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- State of the Art EMR system
- Mileage reimbursement
- 403(B) retirement fund with company contribution after 1 year of service
- RN Career Ladders
- Paid time off
- Reimbursement for certification fees, and tuition assistance
- Retention awards
- Employee Assistance Program to you and family members at no cost to you
- Employee recognition and referral programs
- Fun contests to promote a healthy lifestyle
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Delaware Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Since 1982, Delaware Hospice has provided the highest quality hospice and healthcare services, and serves as a trusted community partner in end-of-life education and support. Our mission is to support every individual, family, and community with compassionate and expert care for serious illness.
Accredited by the Joint Commission, Delaware Hospice continues to be a licensed, nonprofit, community-based hospice serving Delaware. Now also providing care in Pennsylvania; southern Chester and Delaware counties.
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We offer healthcare services through our Delaware Hospice, Delaware Palliative, Katybug, Bereavement, and New Hope programs at the Delaware Hospice Center, in private homes, or acute and long term care facilities. For more information about Delaware Hospice’s programs and services, upcoming events, or employment opportunities, call 302-478-5707 or visit our website, www.delawarehospice.org.
- RN licensure (required) and experience in geriatrics, neurology, or dementia care – minimum 2 years preferred
- Proficiency in telehealth platforms and virtual assessment tools
- Strong communication skills for both in-person and remote interactions.
- Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team and manage multiple cases.
- Knowledge of Medicare guidelines and GUIDE Model requirements
- Valid Driver’s License required
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that requires periodic in-person of community based engagements as well as remote work, which can be completed from home or one of our office locations. This schedule may vary week to week and is dictated by patient, family and caregiver needs.