RN Hospice Residence PRN

About Hospice

Hospice Corewell Health specializes in providing end of life care and symptom management to individuals with a life expectancy of six months or less. Services are provided in the home, nursing facilities, and hospitals. Team members appreciate the rewarding nature of their work, the interdisciplinary team approach, and the flexible work schedule.

Summary

The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the strategies and services required to meet the patients/family's end-of-life care needs. A comprehensive plan of care addressing physical, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs is developed and continuously adjusted through the nursing process, relationship-centered care principles, and a holistic philosophy, ensuring the changing needs of the patient/family are met while facilitating a pain-free, peaceful, and sacred death.

Essential Functions

• Exhibit “Patients and Families First” attitude. Respond with compassion, flexibility, and urgency to each patient’s needs. Provide the care that patients want when they want it.
• Develop a comprehensive plan of care that addresses physical, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs of the patient/family with input from the patient/family and the interdisciplinary team.
• Evaluate this plan and make interventions as necessary.
• Advocate for pain/symptom management.
• Provide education and support to the patient/family regarding care issues.
• Committed to the continuous improvement of the patient experience which includes patient safety, quality of care, and excellent service.
• Adhere to the organization’s Mission, Service Standards, and Code of Conduct.
• Direct and supervise LPN and CENA.
• Administer and document medications/treatments as ordered by the physician according to policies in an accurate and timely manner.
• Identify and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Attend shift reporting and IDT meetings as necessary to facilitate communication of decisions related to the patients' care.
• Participate actively in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and complete all position and unit safety-related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in nursing
• One year of relevant experience, preferably in Hospice
• Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license upon hire
• CPR (AHA)

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members, and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in you. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders, and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity, and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

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How Corewell Health Cares for You

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

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Corewell Health Commitment

We are committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief. Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

Inclusion and Diversity

We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team. You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.