Registered Nurse Inpatient Hospice Solace Unit

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is dedicated to enhancing healthcare delivery, achieving superior clinical results, and empowering our nursing staff through collaborative efforts. We utilize innovative technologies, such as SPOT Technology for early sepsis detection, and have implemented an Enhanced Surgical Recovery program that minimizes opioid prescriptions and reduces post-surgical readmissions. Join us in our mission to create a healthier future!

Position Overview and Qualifications

This role involves delivering direct patient care in alignment with physician directives while adhering to established standards of practice and organizational policies. You will be responsible for implementing care plans, administering treatments, and collaborating with team members to achieve favorable patient outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Adhering to the care plan, administering treatments, and collaborating with team members to ensure positive patient outcomes.
• Providing direct patient care as outlined in the State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized responsibilities related to end-of-life care.
• Coordinating hospice services and effectively communicating identified needs to the interdisciplinary team, which includes Hospice Aides, the Director of Clinical Services – Hospice, and Chaplains.
• Delivering appropriate pain and symptom management.

Qualifications required for this position:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of starting employment.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license is required.
• A Bachelor's Degree must be completed within 90 days of employment commencement.
• At least one year of relevant experience is required.

Benefits

Our organization offers a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, life, career, and retirement of our team members. The benefits include:

• Extensive benefits covering medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellness support, featuring complimentary counseling and referral services.
• Time off programs that include paid time off, paid family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement options , such as a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (depending on years of service), an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and financial wellness counseling.
• Educational support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for family planning, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may differ based on location.

We are a healthcare organization serving the western region of North Carolina, providing a comprehensive range of post-acute care services. Based in Asheville, we offer compassionate care, including rehabilitation, home health, adult care, hospice, and palliative care, along with a full acute care rehabilitation hospital. With over 1,200 staff members and 400 volunteers, we are committed to helping the residents of western North Carolina lead fulfilling lives despite health challenges.

Our organization has been recognized multiple times as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute. In recent years, we have invested approximately $3.7 billion in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“The best hospitals prioritize the patient and their family, and the truly exceptional institutions provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity.” - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., Co-Founder

Become part of a team that values every aspect of your career! We are currently seeking candidates for our Registered Nurse position in the Inpatient Hospice Solace Unit. Apply now , and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.