Charge RN Hospice Hospital Team

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Discounts directory

Retirement options (Traditional and Ro

Job summary

Corewell Health Hospice in Grand Rapids is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess and coordinate end-of-life care for patients and families. You will work within an interdisciplinary team, develop and adjust care plans, and advocate for pain and symptom management in home, facility, and hospital settings.

This full-time role includes day shift and a 36-hour workweek. Responsibilities include supervising LPNs and CNAs, administering medications as ordered, and participating in safety initiatives

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in nursing is required.
• Minimum 1 year of hospice experience preferred.
• Michigan RN license upon hire is required.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire (AHA).

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate end-of-life care strategies for patients and families.
• Develop and adjust an interdisciplinary plan of care with input from the patient/family.
• Advocate for pain and symptom management.
• Educate patients and families on care issues and resources.
• Direct and supervise LPN and CNA staff.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Identify and respond to emergencies and participate in safety initiatives.
• Attend shift reports and IDT meetings.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

Job description

About Hospice

Corewell Health Hospice specializes in providing end of life care and symptom management to individuals with a life expectancy of six month or less, serving individuals in their home, nursing facilities, and in the hospital. Team members enjoy how rewarding their job is, feel a strong sense of satisfaction while appreciating the interdisciplinary team approach to caring for patients and their families. They also experience healthier work-life balance with the flexibility that comes with hospice care for patients in their homes.

Job Description

About Hospice

Corewell Health Hospice specializes in providing end of life care and symptom management to individuals with a life expectancy of six month or less, serving individuals in their home, nursing facilities, and in the hospital. Team members enjoy how rewarding their job is, feel a strong sense of satisfaction while appreciating the interdisciplinary team approach to caring for patients and their families. They also experience healthier work-life balance with the flexibility that comes with hospice care for patients in their homes.

Summary

The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the strategies and services required to meet the patients/family's end-of-life care needs. An outcome based plan of care is created and continually adjusted through utilization of the nursing process, relationship centered care principles, and holistic philosophy, assuring that the changing needs of the patient/family are met while facilitating a pain-free, peaceful, sacred death.

Essential Functions

• Exhibit “Patients and Families First” attitude. Responds with compassion, flexibility and urgency to each patient’s needs. Provides the care that patients want when they want it.
• Develop a comprehensive plan of care that addresses physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual needs of the patient/family with input from the patient/family and the interdisciplinary team. Evaluate this plan and makes interventions as necessary.
• Advocate for pain/symptom management.
• Educate and provide the support to patient/family regarding care issues. Committed to the continuous improvement of the patient experience which includes patient safety, quality of care and excellent service. Adheres to the organization’s Mission, Service Standards and Code of Conduct.
• Direct and supervise LPN and CENA.
• Administer and document medications/treatments as ordered by the physician according to policies in an accurate and timely manner.
• Identify and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Attend shift reporting and IDT meetings as necessary to facilitate communication of decisions related to the patients care.
• Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate’s degree in nursing
• 1 year of relevant experience preferably in Hospice
• Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license upon hire
• CPR, (AHA) American Heart Association within 90 days of hire

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members, and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

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How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Continuing Care - 1239 E Beltline Ave NE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Shared Services Hospital Liaisons - Hospice West

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

Variable

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

N/A

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.