Hospice Care RN - End-of-Life Care Coordinator

VITAS Healthcare; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our interdisciplinary hospice team in providing comprehensive care to patients and families facing terminal illness. The RN coordinates care, conducts ongoing assessments, and implements the interdisciplinary plan of care.

The ideal candidate holds an active nursing license in the state and has at least two years of hospice, home health, or community health experience.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed to practice nursing in the state where the VITAS program is located.
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, or community health in the last five years.
• Equivalent experience or licensure may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Case Management and Supervision for Registered Nurse, RN.
• Follows VITAS policies and standards and practices within the scope of the RN license and has knowledge of hospice eligibility requirements.
• Reports any request to practice outside of scope of license to the manager/supervisor.
• Performs supervision of nursing tasks delegated to Hospice Aides, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses and Volunteers per the plan of care.
• Completes initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments to provide palliation of end-of-life symptoms.
• Identifies/resources referrals such as PT, OT, Home Health, Dietary, Pharmacy, Supplies, Home Medical Equipment.
• Completes documentation at the time of the event and at the location of care.
• Provides education and training to patients, families, caregivers and referral sources in care of the patient, including pain management.
• Participates in patient care meetings and weekly team meetings.
• Provides effective communication/shift reports through written, verbal, and body language.
• Participates in bereavement support.
• On-call rotation and shifts during evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Provides visits/shifts in program coverage area.
• Works with IDG to develop, coordinate, and follow the patient’s individualized plan of care.
• Obtains physician orders when necessary.
• Provides those services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill.
• Evaluates the outcome of services.
• Delegates nursing tasks to Hospice Aides/Homemakers, Volunteers, and LPNs/HAs.
• Documents safety and competency factors for delegated activities.
• Delivers care in accordance with the patient’s plan of care.
• Provides primary nursing care for inpatient and continuous care patients as assigned.
• Engages in Quality Improvement activities and professional development.
• Represents the nursing profession and VITAS positively.

Skills

RN license

Hospice experience

Job description

VITAS Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our interdisciplinary hospice team in providing comprehensive care to patients and families facing terminal illness. The RN coordinates care, conducts ongoing assessments, and implements the interdisciplinary plan of care.

The ideal candidate holds an active nursing license in the state and has at least two years of hospice, home health, or community health experience.