Hospice - RN PRN (After Hours) (36872)
The Care Team · Grand Rapids, MI · 4 days ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
The Care Team is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our growing team. The After Hours RN provides skilled nursing care and compassionate end-of-life support to hospice patients in their homes or facility settings, working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care
- Provide skilled nursing care in accordance with hospice standards and physician orders
- Cook up care with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members
- Educate patients and families on symptom management, disease progression, and end-of-life care
- Document assessments, interventions, and care plans accurately and in a timely manner in the EMR HCHB (Homecare Homebase)
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning
- Support after-hours patient needs as part of an on-call rotation when applicable
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Hospice or home health experience preferred
- Strong clinical assessment and care coordination skills
- Ability to work independently in the field
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Experience using HCHB (Homecare Homebase) preferred
Field Role Requirements
- Active driver’s license
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
- Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check
- Current TB testing in accordance with agency policy
- Current CPR certification as required for the role