Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

About the role

This position is a contributing member of the interdisciplinary team, providing expertise regarding psych-social assessments, interventions, and knowledge of community sources.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and services for a group of patients, visiting patients where they reside, which could include private homes, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and assisted living facilities.
• Collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.
• Work closely with patients on a 1-2 level but get strong support from a patient care team.
• Work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis with activities which include phone, email and written communication, meetings with a variety of healthcare professionals, and an understanding of hospice rules and regulations.
• Manage visits, documentation, meetings (i.e. to scheduled visits, attend required meetings, respond to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns).
• Learns an electronic medical records system.
• Willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance, to be able to travel across the service area.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practice.
• Works well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.
• Can work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis with activities which include phone, email and written communication, meetings with a variety of healthcare professionals, and an understanding of hospice rules and regulations.
• Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance, to be able to travel across the service area.

Qualifications

• Must have a current RN license in good standing.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment.

Pay

$90,000-$95,000 (commensurate with experience) + opportunities for Bonus.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate patient needs.