Hospice RN Field Nurse

CommuniCare Health Services; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Insurance benefits

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

CommuniCare Health Services in Independence, OH is seeking a Hospice RN Field Nurse to plan, organize, and direct home care services with an emphasis on community health education. You will build from community resources to meet patient needs in their homes and communities.

The role requires active RN licensure and 1–2 years of acute care experience; a Bachelor's with home health care exposure is preferred. Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Active RN licensure.
• 1–2 years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting.
• Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of home health care experience preferred.
• Must be a licensed driver with a vehicle in good working order.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial patient and family assessment to determine home care needs.
• Supervise and direct LPN and Home Health Aide in care plan implementation.
• Develop patient education plans and direct LPN in executing them.
• Create and modify Home Health Aide care plans with patient feedback.
• Evaluate and revise plan of care as patient needs change.
• Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses.
• Develop goals-based care plans incorporating therapeutic actions.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Identify discharge planning needs and prepare prior to discharge.
• Act as Case Manager for assigned caseload as directed by supervisor.
• Prepare clinical notes and communicate patient needs to physicians.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Case management

Patient education

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Job Address:

6000 Freedom Square Drive, Suite 380Independence, OH 44131

Why join our Dignity Care Hospice team?

We provide high-quality care to help patients maintain their independence and dignity in the comfort of their own homes. Our team includes nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, social workers, home health aides, liaisons and more who are committed to empowering patients to maintain their independence at home.

We serve our local neighbors and our team members are the heartbeat of everything we do. We care for patients like we do our own families, and we care for one another the same way.

What You Will Do as a Hospice RN Field Nurse

At Dignity Care Hospice, a Hospice RN Field Nurse career is more than a job or “a calling” – it’s a chance to leave a legacy of service and love on someone’s life. A legacy that will be remembered by your patients and their families forever. A legacy that will make your life better as well.

As a Hospice RN Field Nurse , you will plan, organize, and direct home care services with an emphasis on community health education and experience. You will build from resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of patients and families within their homes and communities.

Some of your primary responsibilities will include:

• Completing an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Providing a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es)
• Supervising and directing the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and/or the Home Health Aide in implementing the patient care plan
• Developing patient education plans, as needed, and directing the LPN in implementing said plans
• Creating and modifying the Home Health Aide care plan and supervising them via patient feedback and onsite interactions
• Evaluating and revising plan of care as patient status and needs change
• Using health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis
• Developing a plan of care, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporating therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative action.
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician
• Identifying discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implementing prior to discharge of the patient
• Acting as the Case Manager when assigned by the Clinical Supervisor and assuming responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload
• Preparing clinical notes as needed and communicating with the physician regarding patient’s needs

Benefits You Will Enjoy

In addition to competitive pay, full-time team member benefits include:

• Paid Time Off
• Insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary group programs)
• 401 (K) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for qualified career paths
• Career advancement opportunities

Schedule

Full Time

Education, Licensure & Certification Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Active RN licensure
• One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting
• Bachelor’s degree with one (1) year of home health care experience preferred
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order