Hospice RN Weekender - Gilchrist Inova

About the role

National leaders in care, Gilchrist and Inova have come together to form a new hospice organization offering services throughout Northern VA. Our team is full of kind, dedicated people who believe in making every moment matter – for those we have the privilege to serve. When you join us, you’ll receive competitive pay, awesome benefits, mileage reimbursement, lots of learning opportunities, and a workplace where collaboration and respect are part of the job description. If you’re looking for a career that fills your heart and fuels your purpose, come join the Gilchrist Inova family! Together, we make everyday count.

Responsibilities

• Completes initial assessment of patient and family to ascertain home care needs - including physical, emotional, spiritual and mental status.
• Prepares and implements the care plan for patient/family unit in cooperation with the Interdisciplinary Group.
• Provides direct nursing care to patients in order to maintain highest level of care for the patient in conjunction with the primary physician.
• Cooperates with Clinical Team Leader in utilization of other team members, outside agencies, and community resources.
• Updates primary physician when necessary and regularly on a monthly basis.
• Updates interdisciplinary team at patient care conference.
• Teaches family members or hired caregivers, patient care skills, including: pain control, medication (RN titrates medication within prescribed range), injections, draws blood for labs, manages IV's, dressing changes, hygiene, nutrition, checking vital signs in accordance with orders from physician, as well as addressing emotional needs.
• Sets up equipment necessary in the home setting.
• Attends to patient and family at time of patient’s death.

Requirements

• Diploma, ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution.
• Current Virginia State license as a Registered Nurse.
• One to two years of nursing. Home Health or Hospice experience preferred.

Skills

• Knowledgeable of universal precautions for infection control and practices safe nursing standards for self protection.
• Strong time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to be patient and family focused.
• Skill in the use of EMR (Electronic Medical Record) and/or ability to learn.
• Ability to use portable computer or mobile device.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk almost constantly up to ninety 90% of work time and lifting and positioning patients up to fifty 50% of work time.
• Ability to perform home care visits.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail and often in stressful situations.
• Exposure to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases.
• Visits may be in a home or facility (Group Home, Assisted Living Facility, Nursing Home).

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment with driving as large part of the day in the field, which includes visits to patient’s homes, some in unsafe areas (escort provided).

Conditions of Employment

• Reliable transportation and auto insurance.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Pay

Pay Range Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gilchrist Inova and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.