Hospice Home RN: Gentle, Collaborative Care

Transitions LifeCare; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Transitions LifeCare is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide quality patient care ranging from children to geriatrics in a hospice setting. The role includes planning and delivering care per the patient’s wishes while complying with Nurse Practice Act and agency standards.

The schedule is 3-12 hour shifts per week (7:00am-7:30pm), with 2 weekends per 6 weeks and one winter and one summer holiday per year. Hospice experience and NC license are required or BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NC license; BSN preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Hospice and/or skilled nursing home experience preferred.
• Hospice Nurse Certification preferred.
• Able to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively.
• Able to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, IDG team, physicians, facility staff, leadership and others.
• Able to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care.
• Knowledgeable about reimbursement sources, Medicare regulations, licensing laws, and accreditation standards.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work on a shift basis.
• May be required to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
• Sensory abilities to complete assessments and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical environment/safety needs of patient.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement a plan of care in collaboration with patients and IDG.
• Administer and document medications per physician orders.
• Account for narcotics at shift start/end.
• Follow facility emergency policies and participate in drills.
• Collaborate with physicians, other providers, and IDG; report pertinent information timely.
• Document nursing assessments, interventions, and updates to the care plan.
• Delegate tasks and supervise LPNs and CNAs; document supervision.
• Educate patients and families to support safe care.
• Monitor use of medical equipment and supplies.
• Participate in professional development and stay competent.
• Orient/train new staff and students.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to policies.
• Deliver care in line with ACHC and Medicare standards when applicable.
• Comply with state/federal laws and professional standards.
• Communicate concerns or risks to supervisor to maintain safe environment.

Skills

RN license

CPR certified

Hospice experience

Hospice RN certification

Communication

Collaboration

Teaching patients

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Transitions LifeCare is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide quality patient care ranging from children to geriatrics in a hospice setting. The role includes planning and delivering care per the patient’s wishes while complying with Nurse Practice Act and agency standards.

The schedule is 3-12 hour shifts per week (7:00am-7:30pm), with 2 weekends per 6 weeks and one winter and one summer holiday per year. Hospice experience and NC license are required or BSN preferred.