Hospice Admissions RN: Compassionate Care Coordinator

Mission Healthcare; Gardnerville (NV); On-site; USD 64,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Mileage reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid vacation, sick leave, andholidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation Assistance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

Disability, life, and AD&D insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Mission Healthcare in Gardnerville, NV is seeking a registered nurse to initiate and revise care plans for patients in home health and hospice. You will assess needs, set goals with families, and coordinate with the clinical team.

The role requires an active RN license, at least one year acute care and one year home care or hospice, and a valid driver's license. Starting pay is 56.00 per hour, with discussion possible.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in home care, preferably in hospice.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation.

Responsibilities

• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
• Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.
• Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care.
• Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Manager and coordinates patient care for the caseload.
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
• Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques and works with the interdisciplinary group.

Skills

Nursing care

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Mission Healthcare in Gardnerville, NV is seeking a registered nurse to initiate and revise care plans for patients in home health and hospice. You will assess needs, set goals with families, and coordinate with the clinical team.

The role requires an active RN license, at least one year acute care and one year home care or hospice, and a valid driver's license. Starting pay is 56.00 per hour, with discussion possible.