Hospice Registered Nurse RN - PRN

Ecumen; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecumen Hospice Twin Cities is seeking an on-call/PRN Hospice Registered Nurse to cover weekday shifts in the Twin Cities area. The RN will triage calls, visit patients with evolving conditions, and assist with admissions as needed.

Pay ranges from $39.00 to $43.50 per hour, with eligibility for paid time off and employee resources. Local travel and a valid MN RN license are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
• 1 year of nursing experience in post-acute care setting.
• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse within the state of work.
• Valid Driver's License, proof of insurance and clean driving record.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to follow facility safety rules and policies.

Responsibilities

• Receives and responds to phone calls during shifts and makes patient visits.
• Completes initial and ongoing comprehensive patient and family assessments.
• Assesses patient status and updates the plan of care.
• Develops care plans with patient and family involvement.
• Administers medications and tracks changes in pain or symptoms.
• Initiates and revises the plan of care as patient needs change.
• Provides health care instructions per assessment and plan.

Skills

Phone triage

Admissions

Care planning

Documentation

Driving

Education

Graduate of an accredited RN program

Licensed RN (state)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hospice RN | On Call / PRN - Weekdays 8am - 4:30pm | Twin Cities territory.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care including triaging patient needs over the phone, making visits to patients with changing conditions, and performing admissions as necessary.

About Us:

Ecumen Hospice Twin Cities is hiring a Hospice Registered Nurse, RN. The Ecumen Hospice Twin Cities team focuses on providing life honoring care for patients. The Ecumen Hospice mission is to provide care that exceeds the expectations of those that find themselves in the later stages of life by providing a level of comfort and quality of life that makes each person feel honored and supported as their life continues to have significance.

Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve. Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs.

Schedule:

On Call / Casual / PRN / Pick up shifts as they become available - Weekdays 8am-4:30pm

Pay:

The targeted pay range for this job is $39.00 - $43.50 per hour. Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Benefits:

Team members working casually/on-call are eligible for paid time off for Sick & Safe time, an Employee Assistance Program, and other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Receives and responds to phone calls during assigned shifts as well as making visits to patients with changing conditions and completing weekend admissions.
• Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness.
• Assesses and evaluates patient's status by writing and initiating plan of care, regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs, and participating in revising the plan of care as necessary.
• Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician's plan of care. Records pain and/or symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
• Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change. Communicates with the physician regarding patient needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; seeks physicians' orders as required.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.

Driving Requirements:

Local Travel and Driver's License Required

Registered Nurse HSP Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program
• 1 year of nursing experience in post-acute care setting
• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse within the state in which working and must maintain licensure.
• Valid Drivers License, proof of insurance and satisfactory motor vehicle record
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Able to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Home Care, Bill of Rights, OSHA, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, Right to know, and SDS, ADA HUD policy and procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
• One year nursing experience in Hospice

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Nurse (required)

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