What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice RN position at James River Home Health & Hospice?
Would you like to be a part of a rapidly growing, locally owned company with a commitment to quality patient care? James River Hospice is actively seeking a compassionate and highly committed Hospice RN Case Manager to join our growing team! You will be responsible for the hospice case management of your assigned patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. You will also coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure an optimal care experience for the patient!
What’s in it for a Hospice Registered Nurse?
- Competitive Salary
- Generous car and travel allowances
- Company-paid cell phone and Tablet
- GENEROUS time-off package 21 Days off (15 PTO Days and 6 Paid Holidays) Accrues on Day One! (PTO policy rewards longevity with increases each year)
- Competitively priced health plan, vision, and dental, partially employer paid!
- Company paid short and long-term disability and life insurance (up to $50,000 in coverage)
- 401K with employer match
- Career advancement opportunities
- Proactive Health Management Wellness Program (PHMP)
- We Pay for CPR Recertification!
Brief Overview of Responsibilities for Hospice Registered Nurse:
- Complete an initial assessment of the patient and family to determine hospice needs
- Develops a care plan that establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions.
- Provides coordination among the clinical team supporting the patient and supervising LPNs and Hospice aides who may be involved in patient care.
- Spend quality time with the patient to assist with pain management and support
- Modify and re-evaluate the plan of care when necessary
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms and changes in the patient's condition
- Obtain and receive physician orders as required
- Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy
- Other duties as assigned
Qualification of Registered Nurses:
- Must be a Registered Nurse with a current license to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- At least one year of experience in hospice care is required.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
- Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable car available for use during work hours.
If you are interested and a caring, compassionate nurse who can make a difference in the lives of our patients, then we would be delighted to meet 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.”
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