Registered Nurse - Casual PRN

Ecumen Hospice is a non-profit, Medicare-certified hospice that has been providing life-honoring care in Minnesota for almost 30 years. We serve those experiencing a life-limiting condition and their loved ones through a comprehensive offering of services, including physician oversight, nursing, social work, spiritual care, hospice aide assistance, music therapy, massage therapy, volunteer services, pet therapy, and bereavement care.

Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years, Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota’s 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve.

About the role

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering patient care, including triaging patient needs over the phone, making visits to patients with changing conditions, and performing admissions as necessary.

Schedule

• On Call / Casual / PRN / Pick up shifts as they become available
• Shift: 8:00am–4:30pm
• Minimum requirement: 2 full shifts per month

Pay

The targeted pay range for this job is $38.50 to $43.50 per hour. Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay, including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Benefits

• Paid time off for Sick & Safe time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Other well-being resources

Responsibilities

• Receives and responds to phone calls during assigned shifts, makes visits to patients with changing conditions, and completes weekend admissions
• Completes an initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs
• Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness
• Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by writing and initiating plan of care, regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs, and participating in revising the plan of care as necessary
• Develops a care plan that establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions, including the patient and family in the planning process
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the plan of care
• Records pain and/or symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate
• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change
• Communicates with the physician regarding patient needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; seeks physicians’ orders as required
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program
• 1 year of nursing experience in a post-acute care setting
• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse within the state of employment and maintain licensure
• Valid Driver’s License, proof of insurance, and satisfactory motor vehicle record
• Local travel required
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Able to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the facility, including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Home Care Bill of Rights, OSHA, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, Right to Know, SDS, ADA HUD policy and procedures, and Fair Housing laws and regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (preferred)
• One year of nursing experience in Hospice (preferred)