What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) position at ViaQuest Hospice?
Office Location: Somerset, PA | Work Location: Greensburg, Pennsylvania
At ViaQuest Hospice we take a holistic approach, offering services to treat the physical, emotional and mental needs of our patients and their loved ones. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of the patients we serve!
Responsibilities may include:
- Providing physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Assuming primary responsibility for a patient and family caseload including assessments, planning, implementing and evaluating phases of the nursing process.
- Administering and instructing the administration of medication.
- Initiating communication with physicians, other hospice team members and other agencies to coordinate care.
- Maintaining current patient records and progress notes.
- Supervising LPNs and Hospice Aides and document delivery of care as required.
Requirements for this position include:
- Minimum of an associates degree or equivalent in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
- RN license.
- Nursing experience preferably within Hospice specialty.
- Valid driver's license, car insurance and reliable transportation.
- Willingness to travel throughout assigned service area.
What ViaQuest can offer you:
- Comprehensive training including patient visits with a preceptor and Brightree and Elsevier training.
- Benefit package for full-time employees (including medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401k).
- Paid-time off.
- Premium holiday pay.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Employee referral bonus program.