RN - Hospice

Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with a specialty in hospice care to join our team. The role involves working on a rotating schedule, with specific shifts outlined below:

1. Week 1: Day shifts (8 AM - 4:30 PM) - Home Visits.
2. Week 2: Night shifts (4:30 PM - 8 AM) - Remote work, including making and taking calls.

This position offers regular hours with guaranteed weekly hours, ensuring a reliable work-life balance.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage a case load of 14-18 patients, based on acuity, with an expectation of 5-6 visits per day.
• Conduct patient assessments, develop care plans, and provide compassionate care in accordance with hospice protocols.
• Utilize provided equipment, including assigned agency laptop, mobile device, and nursing supplies for patient care.
• Document patient care and maintain accurate records using the EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) system.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a relevant nursing role.
• Required Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Preferred Skills: Experience with PICC lines, dressing changes, tracheostomy care, port access, ostomies, chest tubes, Pleurex drains, catheters, lab draws, and urine analysis.
• Patient Types: Adults in need of medical, surgical, oncology, cardiac, neurological, respiratory, wound care, GI, and GU care.
• Personality Fit: Must exhibit strong collaboration, communication skills, and be open to feedback for continuous improvement.

Work Environment

This role requires the ability to effectively manage self-scheduling to accommodate patient visits and utilize in-home infusion pumps. Care includes non-invasive monitoring, with no ventilator management involved.

Dress Code

• Scrub color: Business casual or scrubs (any color).
• Unacceptable attire: No jeans, open-toed shoes, or clothing with holes.

Additional Information

Clinicians must be able to manage their own schedules effectively and meet productivity expectations. All equipment must be returned upon termination of employment.