What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN, Hospice 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 in Farmville, VA! 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 you?
- Competitive Salary
- Generous car and travel allowances
- Company Paid Cell phone and Tablet
- Flexible Schedules
- 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)
Brief Overview of Responsibilities:
- 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 amongst the clinical team supporting the patient, and supervising LPNs and Hospice aids who may be involved in supporting patients.
- 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
Qualifications:
- Must be a Registered Nurse with a current license to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- At least one year of hospice experience 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 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.”
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