Hospice RN Field Nurse

CommuniCare Health; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Insurance benefits (medical, dental, V

401(K) retirement savings plan with an

Tuition reimbursement for qualified

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Stonerise Hospice in St Clairsville, OH, is seeking an experienced Hospice RN Field Nurse to plan, organize, and direct home care services in patients' homes and communities.

You will assess patients, supervise LPNs and Home Health Aides, develop care plans, administer medications, and coordinate discharge planning while collaborating with physicians and families.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Active RN licensure.
• 1–2 years of recent acute care experience.
• Home health care experience preferred.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured.

Responsibilities

• Complete an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs.
• Provide a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
• Supervising and directing the 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

Skills

RN licensure

Acute care experience

Home health care experience

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

## Hospice RN Field NurseApply: Stonerise Hospice St. Clairsville: Full time: Posted Today: R-0000123183**Job Address:**187 W Main Street, Suite 200St Clairsville, OH 43950**Why join our Stonerise 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 Stonerise 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 Home Health 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