Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

The Registered Nurse will provide in-home services to our patients. Provides services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill, in accordance with the plan of care. Caseloads will vary from approximately 12-18 patients, depending on issues such as complexity of patient/family needs, geography, and home-based versus facility-based patients; Demonstrates competency in all skills required for the agency, including, but not limited to pain management, symptom control, infusion therapy, infusion therapy device care, wound care and aseptic technique; Demonstrates critical thinking, analysis and clinical judgment in the care of patients and families facing terminal illness; Addresses the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family/caregiver; Makes referrals to other disciplines as needed; Coordinates the total Plan of Care and maintains continuity of patient care by liaising with other health professionals assigned to the same patients; Attends all interdisciplinary group meetings; Initiates patient care conferences for complex patients whenever needed; Includes the patient/family in implementation of the patient care plan; Evaluates and routinely re-evaluates the nursing needs of the patient, and makes necessary revisions to the patient's Plan of Care as needed; Educates the patient and family/caregiver on their rights and responsibilities as a Hospice patient; Communicates with the patient's Attending Physician and the Hospice Medical Director keeping them informed of changes in condition; The Hospice Registered Nurse is a Case Manager of the patient's care and ensures that resources are utilized in an equitable and beneficial manner to meet needs; The RN Case Manager manages the patient's care from admission through discharge and coordinates with interdisciplinary team on bereavement. Requirements Graduate of an accredited nursing program Current licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice One year of Hospice experience within the last 24 months Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked) Proof of current CPR certification Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance Pay Range $34.00-$36.00 Remote Position No Location(s) undefined Eden Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex, including sex characteristics, including intersex traits; pregnancy or related conditions; sexual orientation; gender identity, and sex stereotypes). Eden Health does not exclude people or treat them less favorably because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. #J-18808-Ljbffr Eden Health Hospice