Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

Athena Hospice of Rhode Island is looking for a part-time RN Case Manager! This is an on-the-road position with mileage reimbursement. 8a-4:30p schedule. We service the entire state of Rhode Island. $45 to $50 an hour, depending on experience, with weekly pay. You plan, organize, and direct the hospice care of assigned patients under the direction of the clinical director. Experience & Education Must possess an active and unencumbered RN license in Rhode Island. Must have a nursing degree from an accredited college, university, or school. Prior experience in hospice is required. Duties & Responsibilities Completes an initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessment of the patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illnesses. Supervises hospice aides. Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process. Assess and evaluate the patient’s status by writing and initiating a plan of care, regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs, and participating in revising the plan of care. Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis, and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician’s plan of care. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs. Benefits Competitive and Weekly Pay Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees Career Advancement Opportunities Exclusive Employer Discount Program Available for Eligible Team Members Employer-Paid Life Insurance 401(k) with Employer Match Vacation and Personal Time Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. The agency follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s). #J-18808-Ljbffr