Hospice Nurse

HRAnswerLink; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lucrative salary

Continuing Education

Job summary

HRAnswerLink in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse for hospice care. You will evaluate and treat patients using current practices and collaborate with physicians to plan care. You will lead Home Health Aides and LPNs, monitor outcomes, and participate in CQI initiatives while maintaining excellent patient interaction.

You will be available for after-hours requests and work with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient care and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the assigned state
• 2+ years hospice experience preferred
• Current CPR certification
• Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) documentation required
• Ability to assess patient status across ages
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients using current technology and practices
• Communicate with physician to decide initial plan of care
• Participate in CQI (Continuous Quality Improvement) initiatives
• Spend significant time with patients and make a difference in their lives
• Manage and educate Home Health Aides and LPNs in implementing nursing services
• Provide timely response to after-hours/weekend/holiday requests

Skills

Excellent customer care

Excellent communication skills

Self-management of online patient data

Reliable transportation

Education

Registered Nurse license

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

• Evaluate and treat patients using the most current technology and practices
• Communicate with the physician to decide the initial plan of care based on initial patient assessment and physician’s orders
• Participate in clinical outcomes monitoring, follow up and agency performance improvement initiatives
• Spend more time working with patients and making a significant difference in their lives
• Manage and educate Home Health Aides and LPNs performance in implementing nursing services
• Gain quality experience in working with a multi-disciplinary team and personal patient interaction
• Have flexibility in your work schedule and autonomy in patient assessment
• Receive excellent Benefits to include a lucrative salary and Continuing Education
• Work with team members who share your passion
• Provide timely response to after hours/weekend/holiday requests for assistance form patients/families or care centers
• Demonstrate understaning of CQI process
• Participate in CQI

Requirements

• Current and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse specific to that state the employee is assigned to work
• Minimum of two (2) year of hopice experience preferred
• Current CPR certification
• Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) documents the following: The mutual recognition model of nurse licensure allows a nurse to have one license (in his or her state of residency) and to practice in other states (both physical and electronic), subject to each state’s practice law and regulation (nurses must legally reside in a NLC state to be eligible to have a multi-state license)
• Able to assess patient status and identify requirements relative to age specific needs
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license with no DUIs, revocations, or suspensions within the past 5 years
• Excellent customer care
• Excellent communications skills, written and verbal
• Ability to self-manage online patient records