Hospice Home Care RN - Flexible Hours & $10K Sign-On

**We are seeking experienced RN Case Managers to join Gilchrist Hospice, in collaboration with Inova. We are offering a competitive $10,000 sign-on bonus and Flexible Work Hours as part of our commitment to your success.**National leaders in care, Gilchrist and Inova have come together to form a new hospice organization offering services throughout Northern VA. Our team is full of kind, dedicated people who believe in making every moment matter – for those we have the privilege to serve. When you join us, you’ll receive competitive pay, awesome benefits, mileage reimbursement, lots of learning opportunities, and a workplace where collaboration and respect are part of the job description. If you’re looking for a career that fills your heart and fuels your purpose, come join the Gilchrist Inova family! Together, we make every day count.The Hospice Home Care Nurse reports to the Team Manager. He/she is responsible for identifying patient/family/facility care needs, and for providing nursing and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and their families.Education:Diploma, ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institutionLicensures/Certifications:Current Virginia State license as a Registered NurseExperience:Two years of nursing experience, or equivalent combination or education and experience.Skills:Knowledgeable of universal precautions for infection control and practices safe nursing standards for self-protectionStrong time management skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to be patient and family focusedSkill in the use of EMR (Electronic Medical Record) and/or ability to learnPrincipal Duties and Responsibilities:Completes initial assessment of patient and family to ascertain home care needs - including physical, emotional, spiritual and mental status.Prepares and implements the care plan for patient/family unit in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Group.Provides direct nursing care to patients in order to maintain highest level of care for the patient in conjunction with the primary physician.Plans and supervises the delivery of care by the HHACooperates with Clinical Manager in utilization of other team members, outside agencies, and community resources. Updates primary physician when necessary and regularly on a monthly basis. Updates interdisciplinary team at patient care conferenceUses problem-oriented charting to ensure continuity of care in a home setting or nursing home as well as inpatient or respite setting.Teaches family members, facility staff, hired caregivers, patient care skills, including: pain control, medication (RN titrates medication within prescribed range), injections, draws blood for labs, manages IV's, dressing changes, hygiene, nutrition, checking vital signs in accordance with orders from physician, as well as addressing emotional needs.Ensures that arrangements for equipment necessary in the facility setting are made available.Attends to patient, family and facility at time of patient’s death.Facility Specific Job FunctionsDocuments in facility chartMaintains positive relationships and open communication with facility staff.Reconciles medications against facility medication list.Updates facility staff and family of visit scheduleAttends care plan meetings and/or patient care rounds for hospice patients within the facility.Establish/maintain professional working relationships with a variety of facility staff; ED, DON, medicine techs, aides, nurses (LPNs and RNs), rehab staff, housekeeping, etc.Provide educational in-services to facility staff both formally and informally.Participate in marketing and customer service activities with BDMs.Pay RangeFinal salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.Equal Employment OpportunityGilchrist Inova and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr