RN Hospice

RN Hospice - River Valley Home Health and Hospice Are you a highly skilled and motivated registered nurse looking for a rewarding opportunity in the healthcare industry? Do you have a passion for providing exceptional care to patients and their families? If so, we have an immediate opening for an RN Hospice at River Valley Home Health and Hospice. At River Valley Home Health and Hospice, we believe that caring for the elderly or frail is the noblest of professions. Our team is trained and motivated to deliver superior clinical outcomes and high patient and family satisfaction. We are committed to making work fun and celebrating successes while delivering and holding each other to the highest standards of care and professionalism. Join our team and be part of a company that puts its employees first. Job Summary: The registered nurse plans, organizes, and directs hospice care, with an emphasis on community health education and experience. As an RN Hospice, you will utilize your nursing skills to provide professional care to patients and their families within their homes and communities. Your responsibilities will include completing comprehensive assessments, developing care plans, administering medications and treatments, coordinating patient care, and providing emotional support to patients and their families. Duties & Responsibilities: Patient Care: Complete initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs Provide professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process Develop care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporate palliative nursing actions Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician Assist patients with activities of daily living and facilitat" self-sufficiency and comfort care Act as a case manager and coordinate patient care Communication: Maintain accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition and care Communicate with physicians and community health-related persons to coordinate the care plan Teach patients and families self-care techniques and provide health counseling Provide a safe environment for patients Work in cooperation with the interdisciplinary group to meet emotional needs of patients and families Additional Duties: Participate in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy Supervise ancillary personnel and delegate responsibilities when required Maintain and upgrade professional knowledge and practice skills through continuing education Actively participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities Job Requirements: Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing Minimum of two years of experience, with at least one year in public health, home care, or hospice nursing preferred Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state Demonstrates excellent observation, problem-solving, and communication skills Ability to organize and prioritize workload independently Maintains a current CPR certification Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision Perks and Benefits: Flexible schedule Paid time off Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401k matching Employee discount Mileage reimbursement Location: Kingman, AZ At River Valley Home Health and Hospice we believe that caring for the elderly or frail is the noblest of professions. Our team is trained and motivated to deliver superior clinical outcomes and high patient and family satisfaction. It is through our team’s dedication to deliver life changing service that we become the "provider of choice" in the community that we serve. A career with River Valley Home Health and Hospice requires a commitment to making work fun and celebrating successes; delivering and holding each other to the highest standards of care and professionalism; continual learning; treating others as people whose interest matter as much as our own; being innovative while using good judgment. One other thing about our work culture; we know that in order for our patients to receive the care they deserve; we need to put our employees first. #J-18808-Ljbffr