Registered Nurse, Hospice

About the role

Under the supervision of the Team/Program Manager, the HH clinician is accountable for effectively managing or caring for a caseload of patients from admission to transition into the community, involving interdisciplinary support and referrals when appropriate. This position coordinates the interdisciplinary care, monitors and adjusts treatment to achieve positive therapeutic outcomes, and identifies opportunities for process improvement. These responsibilities will be carried out in accordance with organization policies/procedure and standards consistent with Federal, State and accreditation regulations. Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

Responsibilities

Managing or caring for a caseload of patients from admission to transition into the community; coordinating interdisciplinary care; monitoring and adjusting treatment to achieve positive therapeutic outcomes; identifying opportunities for process improvement; ensuring compliance with organization policies/procedure and Federal, State and accreditation standards.

Requirements

• Equivalent education required for RI licensure; Bachelor’s Degree (minimum) in relevant discipline strongly preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year progressive clinical experience required
• Previous experience in an acute care or hospice environment setting preferred
• Valid CPR certification required
• Valid RI Registered Nurse license
• Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as medical records, medical reports, etc.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Must be able to deal with several abstract and concrete variables