RN Hospice Visiting Nurse
About the role
Masonicare Home Health & Hospice, an affiliate of Masonicare, is seeking a dedicated and accomplished RN Hospice Specialty Registered Nurse for its Oxford, CT area. The RN Hospice Nurse ensures quality and safe delivery of hospice nursing services to patients in the home or assisted living setting.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and evaluate the plan of care and make necessary revisions to address all problems in the plan of care.
- Coordinate the plan of care, maintaining continuity of client care with other health professionals while identifying interdisciplinary care needs and making recommendations for additional home health care services.
- Supervise the client care rendered by Licensed Practical Nurses and Home Health Aides in the provision of delegated duties and conduct supervisory visits per regulatory guidelines.
- Provide education, supervision and counseling to the client and their family regarding home nursing procedures and other care needs as appropriate to client's needs.
- Assure that the client and their family are involved in the development of the plan of care whenever possible.
- Demonstrate timely and accurate computer documentation of patient/job information to facilitate the development of the OASIS data set, orders for service, creation of time sheets and other required patient/employment documents and reports.
Requirements
Current RN License required. Hospice AND/OR Home Care experience is preferred. New graduates will not be considered.
Benefits
Competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, flexible scheduling, and a weekly pay schedule. Utilizes a state-of-the-art electronic medical records system and provides laptop computers. Comprehensive orientation and preceptor program provided.
Pay
An annual salary is offered, along with eligibility for weekly productivity bonuses.
Schedule
Day shift / 40 hours per week.