Weekend Hospice Registered Nurse - Orange, CT

Weekend Hospice Registered Nurse - Orange, CT

Orange, CT

Overview

Salary Range $50.00 - $55.00 Salary Position Type Per Diem Travel Percentage Up to 25% Category Nurse

Description

Constellation Health Services is looking for a compassionate and skilled Weekend Registered Nurse to work with hospice patients and their families in their homes, assisted living facilities, and in skilled nursing facilities.

This role is Saturday and Sunday, and would cover Orange, CT and surrounding areas.

Constellation Health Services was founded to be an innovative leader in the post-acute continuums by the development of core teams that embody clinical excellence, uniqueness within their communities and act with authentic intention. We believe that serving patients in the community setting is the most important activity of the organization. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of patient care with compassion and respect for each person.

Responsibilities:

• Provides skilled nursing care including the administration of medications and treatments as prescribed in the physician's plan of care for patients in their home setting.
• Performs a comprehensive assessment and coordinates the plan of care with all disciplines associated with the patient's needs, including family and primary caregivers.
• Observes, evaluates and reports on the patient's physical and emotional status to the nursing supervisor and the attending physician whenever a change occurs.
• Participates in weekly Interdisciplinary Team Meetings, providing updates on patient's physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual status.
• Maintains and processes all documentation in compliance with agency standards
• Will utilize a computer-based documentation system and submit all required clinical documentation, time records and other required information in the required time frame.
• Provides input to Home Health Aide Supervisor as needed for purpose of hospice aide evaluation.
• Weekend & holidays coverage (as needed)

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), mileage reimbursement, health insurance and PTO (must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits)
• Opportunities for professional development and training to advance your career.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment that values compassion and empathy.
• The satisfaction of making a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Why Constellation?

• Family-Centered Culture: At Constellation, we treat our team members like family. We understand that exceptional patient care starts with a happy and supported workforce.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited RN program.
• Registered Nurse Licensed in the state of employment.
• At least 1-2 years of RN experience is a MUST
• Previous Hospice care strongly desired
• Basic knowledge of iOs operating system