Registered Nurse - Visit/Resource Nurse - Community Hospice -

About the role

The RN will provide a full range of skilled nursing care to patients in a homecare setting with a focus on patient education and palliative care to meet the physical and emotional needs of patients, while educating and providing support to families.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to patients in a homecare setting
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support patients to remain in the setting of their choice
• Educate and provide support to families
• Focus on patient education and palliative care

Requirements

• Associate's degree in nursing or higher
• Minimum of one or more years of directly related home or community hospice nursing experience
• OR, two or more years of related home or public health nursing experience
• OR, three or more years of general nursing experience, including at least one year of directly related home/public health or hospice nursing experience
• Certification in hospice and palliative care preferred

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required
• Appropriate experience in specific clinical area. Varies by unit

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of hospice and palliative care principles

Benefits

• Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retail Benefits (403b)
• Insurance Benefits (Life, Long-Term, Short-Term)
• Paid time Time Off

Pay

• $10,000 Sign On Bonus eligible for full time external applicants

Schedule

• Minimum of 20 hours a month after orientation
• Availability on weekends and overnights