Hospice House (RN) Registered Nurse Dayshift

About the role

VIA Health Partners is an industry leader and top-10 nationally ranked provider of end-of-life care. We are a community-based, not-for-profit hospice & palliative care provider with deep community roots and decades of experience serving ALL patients' and families' needs regardless of their ability to pay or medical complexity. We are a people-first organization where funds support our mission.

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient/caregiver care by coordinating and managing care.
• Conducts nursing assessments to manage patient/caregiver needs.
• Develops, implements, evaluates, and updates the plan of care to ensure continuity and goal achievement.
• Fosters patient and caregiver independence.
• Applies VIA Health Partners protocols, standing orders, and guidelines when providing hospice care.
• Provides education to patients and families as needed.
• Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary groups, patients, caregivers, and other health professionals to maintain continuity of care.
• Maintains open lines of communication with supervisors and keeps them informed of complex patient/caregiver issues.
• Follows infection control principles and guidelines for universal precautions.
• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary group conferences [IDG] and special care conferences.
• Identifies and refers patient/caregiver needs to appropriate team members.
• Ensures accurate, complete, succinct, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with VIA Health Partners guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates competency in knowledge and skills, maintains professional reputation, and stays updated on healthcare trends.
• Cleans patient rooms and ensures facility cleanliness and supply stock.
• Keeps the family room clean throughout the day and uses protective equipment when necessary.

Requirements

• A Diploma or Associate degree in Nursing is required; a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• A current, active, and unrestricted compact (multistate) license as a Registered Nurse (RN) is required.
• CPR certification is required; CHPN certification is preferred.
• Minimum 1 year related experience for inpatient units (IPU) and 2 years for other nursing positions.
• Experience in direct care of patients with life-limiting illnesses is required.
• Related experience may include hospice and palliative care, family medicine, internal medicine, geriatrics, oncology, home health care, and medical surgical fields.
• Computer proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Current, active, and unrestricted compact (multistate) license as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Minimum 1 year related experience for inpatient units (IPU) and 2 years for other nursing positions.
• Experience in direct care of patients with life-limiting illnesses.
• Related experience may include hospice and palliative care; family medicine; internal medicine; geriatrics, oncology; home health care; medical surgical.
• Computer proficiency is required.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Infection control knowledge.
• Documentation proficiency.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Time management and crisis response skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental plans through BCBS.
• 40 days of Paid Time Off.
• Excellent mileage reimbursement rate.
• 403(b) Retirement plan with matching.
• Programs honoring Veteran patients.
• Assistance with achieving Certified Hospice & Palliative Nurse (CHPN).
• Best Orientation and Onboarding program.
• Seasoned Hospice leaders guiding your career growth.

Pay

• Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

• Flexible schedule to accommodate patient and caregiver needs.