Hospice RN Field Nurse, Sign on Bonus

CommuniCare Health; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Insurance benefits (medical, dental, &

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Schedule Full Time

Job summary

CommuniCare Family of Companies is seeking a Hospice RN Field Nurse to join the Dignity Care Hospice team in Independence, OH. You will plan, organize, and direct home care services focused on community health education and patient independence in the home.

Responsibilities include initial patient assessment, supervising LPNs and Home Health Aides, developing education plans, coordinating care, and serving as case manager when needed. RN licensure and recent home health experience are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Active RN licensure.
• One to two years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting.
• Bachelor’s degree with one 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct home care services with an emphasis on community health education and experience.
• Complete initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs.
• Provide a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
• Supervise and direct the LPN and/or Home Health Aide in implementing the patient care plan.
• Develop patient education plans and direct the LPN in implementing said plans.
• Create and modify the Home Health Aide care plan and supervise via patient feedback and onsite interactions.
• Evaluate and revise the plan of care as patient status and needs change.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Identify discharge planning needs and implement prior to discharge.
• Act as the Case Manager when assigned and coordinate patient care for the caseload.
• Prepare clinical notes and communicate with the physician regarding patient’s needs.

Job description

Job Address: 6000 Freedom Square Drive, Suite 380 Independence, 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.

Estimated Pay

Up to $85,000/annually Sign on bonus of $2500, paid after 6 months, with an additional $2500 paid at one year!!

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.

• 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

• 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

Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care as a national leader in post-acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions. Our more than 150 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long-term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 19,000 employees across six states (Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania). As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident and a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust. Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities. Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal.