IPU RN - PRN

Job PostingWork Schedule: any day of the week; minimum requirement of two shifts every 4 weeks.This position provides direct nursing care to patients in the IPU, their families, interdisciplinary group management, coordination of patient and family services, and evaluation of appropriate hospice care through development of the Hospice plan of care.What are the essential duties day to day?Symptom managementPatient AssessmentDocumentation - assessments, interventions, and updatesDevelop and coordinate plan of careEducating patient and family membersCommunicate with our medical providers onsiteAverage of 6 patients a daySupporting other staff members and team membersTraining membersSupervise CNA services provided to assigned patientsHere is what employees in this role have to say!I love the atmosphere here. The team and management are great. I am able to ask questions - we are all after the same goal!We are like family here. Everyone works very well together as a team.The hours are great!The patients' well being and family is kept as our highest priority.There are usually 3 nurses working at a time, averaging 6 patients per nurse. We all help the patients and each other.I love that we have a holistic approach for the patients and families, we have a skilled team for the different needs of the patients/families -chaplains, social workers, counselors, etc.Though it is very rewarding work, it also comes with challenges:In hospice care, you are dealing with grief. It is important to find ways to not take the heaviness of it all home with you. Many of our employees find that what helps them on those hard days is to find joy in the fact that they were able to be there to comfort that patient, help them feel cared for, and make a difference in the time they had with them.Are you a good fit for this role? Here are some things we find very valuable:IntegrityCompassionateEmpatheticPatient dignity mindedTeam playerExceptional nursing and assessment skillsExcellent communication and listening skillsConfidence in speaking with patient and family, especially with difficult informationAbility to remain calm in order to support others during difficult timesAbility to maintain positive working relationships and courteous interaction with public, professionalismQualificationsEducation: Associates or better in Nursing.Experience: One year of clinical nursing experience preferredLicenses & Certifications: RN Required, CHPN PreferredEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.