What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Registered Nurse - PRN position at James River Home Health & Hospice?
Hospice RN
Join James River Home Health, where your expertise and compassion make a real difference. We’re seeking a dedicated PRN Hospice Registered Nurse to provide personalized, one-on-one care in the comfort of patients’ homes. As a vital part of our collaborative team, you’ll promote independence, manage care plans, and enhance the quality of life, one patient at a time.
- Pay: Competitive Pay Per Visit
- Schedule: Flexible
- Areas of Coverage: Harrisonburg, Charlottesville
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive Pay Per Visit Rate
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Company Paid Tablet
- Flexible Schedule
A brief overview of Responsibilities:
- Administer nursing care and skills to homebound patients
- Establish patient treatment plans according to the Plan of Care
- Monitor and report changes in patient symptoms or behavior
- Manage multi-disciplinary care as applicable while promoting continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Communicate with the collaborating Interdisciplinary team regarding patient care
- Educate patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention
- Make visit notes through an electronic charting system (Homecare Homebase) and submit them promptly
- Provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members
Qualifications:
- Must be a Registered Nurse with a current license to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- At least one year of home health experience preferred
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
- Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable car available during work hours.
- OASIS and HCHB experience PLUS!
If you are interested and are a caring, compassionate nurse who can make a difference in the lives of our patients, then we would be interested in meeting you!!
"James River is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.”