What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (Romney, WV) position at HOSPICE OF THE PANHANDLE, INC.?
General Statement of Duties: The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing Homecare to patients and families based on assessed needs reflected in the plan of care.
Level of Responsibility: Reports to Nurse Manager, Cacapon team
Status: Non-exempt, hourly, full-time
Pay Range: $37.25/hour - $46/hour, additional compensation may be available for additional education/certifications
Schedule:Monday-Friday (8 or 10 hour shifts), back up on call rotation
Service Area: Primarily Romney, WV
Why Join Our Team?
At Hospice of the Panhandle, we believe exceptional care begins with exceptional people. We have been dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care and support to patients and families throughout our community. When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven organization committed to making a meaningful difference every day.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and company-paid holidays
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
- Supportive team environment and strong company culture
- Work-life balance and flexibility
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, psychosocial, and safety needs to develop and update individualized plans of care.
- Coordinate and provide direct nursing care, admissions, symptom management, and patient visits in accordance with the established plan of care.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and families to establish, revise, and maintain plans of care that support quality end-of-life care.
- Educate and support patients, families, caregivers, and facility staff regarding hospice philosophy, disease progression, pain management, and symptom control.
- Communicate patient status changes with physicians, obtain and implement orders, and coordinate medication and treatment updates as needed.
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with patients, families, physicians, community partners, and nursing facility staff to ensure continuity of care.
- Document assessments, interventions, patient/family education, physician communications, and other required clinical information in a timely and accurate manner.
- Assess, supervise, and coordinate hospice aide services, including development and ongoing evaluation of aide care plans.
- Provide after-hours support, phone triage, crisis care, and on-call coverage as assigned, responding to patient and family needs in a timely manner.
- Support care within nursing facilities by participating in care planning meetings, assisting with wound care management, identifying hospice-appropriate patients, complying with facility requirements, and serving as a hospice resource for facility staff.
Additional Responsibilities: Participate in staff meetings and educational programs, assist with inpatient facility staffing as needed, maintain organizational productivity standards, and perform other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience:
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the patient and family, the attending physician, coworkers and outside agencies.
- Current West Virginia eNLC Registered Nurse (RN) license is required. New RN graduates - please share when you're taking the NCLEX exam.
- One year nursing experience, home health or medical surgical nursing in an inpatient setting preferred.
- Provides own transportation, and a license to drive with current liability insurance. Driving record meets Hospice’s insurance company standards.
- Computer proficiency required.
Physical Qualifications:
- Ability to transport self to office and patient care settings throughout the service area.
- Ability to walk from car to patient’s room in their care setting and perform essential job functions.
- Ability to lift and move patients and equipment. Able to lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English language.
- Ability to hear normal conversation in person and via phone.
- Ability to read normal or condensed print.
- Ability to use a computer
- Ability to withstand odors.
Equipment Used: Telephone, computer, office equipment, and medical equipment and supplies in order to provide patient care.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $37 - $46