What are the responsibilities and job description for the Casual Registered Nurse - Virginia Home Hospice position at Essentia Health?
Job Description
Responsible to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, supervise and coordinate the hospice care of patients in accordance with professional standards of nursing and policies and procedures of Essentia Health. Provides direct patient care to patients requiring care for medical, diagnostic and emergency conditions.RNs in Virginia Hospice are trained in multiple roles to provide compassionate care to patients on our hospice program. We serve patients within a 65 mile radius of Virginia and meet them wherever they are, in their home or in a facility. This position includes weekends and call responsibilities. Call is not routinely assigned but may be added per contract guidelines if a shift becomes vacant.
Education Qualifications
Educational Requirements:
Certification/Licensure Requirements:
Job Location: East Range Hospice
Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start/End: 0800/1630
Hours Per Pay Period: Casual
Compensation Range: $41.85 - $59.78 / hour
Union: SM MNA VA Grand Rapids Hospice - Unit B (SMMRG)
FTE: 0
Weekends: occasional
Call Obligations
Sign On Bonus:
Responsible to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, supervise and coordinate the hospice care of patients in accordance with professional standards of nursing and policies and procedures of Essentia Health. Provides direct patient care to patients requiring care for medical, diagnostic and emergency conditions.RNs in Virginia Hospice are trained in multiple roles to provide compassionate care to patients on our hospice program. We serve patients within a 65 mile radius of Virginia and meet them wherever they are, in their home or in a facility. This position includes weekends and call responsibilities. Call is not routinely assigned but may be added per contract guidelines if a shift becomes vacant.
Education Qualifications
Educational Requirements:
- BSN or ADN degree from an accredited school or college of nursing is required
- East Market: Minimum of 1 year clinical nursing experience
Certification/Licensure Requirements:
- Current nursing licensure in state (s) of employment. May be required to hold multiple state licensures, depending upon work location
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or ability to become certified within 1 month from date of hire
- Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license as verified through appropriate licensing agency
- Proof of current motor vehicle insurance
- At least 2 years of nursing experience, with a preference for experience in hospice, palliative care, home health care, emergency department, or critical care.
- Strong clinical skills in pain management and symptom control.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members.
- Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule.
Job Location: East Range Hospice
Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start/End: 0800/1630
Hours Per Pay Period: Casual
Compensation Range: $41.85 - $59.78 / hour
Union: SM MNA VA Grand Rapids Hospice - Unit B (SMMRG)
FTE: 0
Weekends: occasional
Call Obligations
Sign On Bonus:
Salary : $41 - $59