Per Diem Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

Eden Health; Fernley (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nevada is hiring a Registered Nurse for providing in-home care to patients. The role includes managing patient care and coordinating with other health professionals. Ideal candidates will have recent nursing experience and a passion for patient care. This position offers great benefits including flexible scheduling and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

24/7 Office Support

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Qualifications

• Must have experience in an acute-care setting, home health, or hospice within the last 24 months.
• Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance required.
• Able to pass criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home nursing services for patients.
• Coordinate patient care and liaise with health professionals.
• Educate patients and families on their care plans.

Skills

Nursing skills

Critical thinking

Pain management

Symptom control

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Current licensed Registered Nurse (RN)

Tools

CPR certification

Reliable transportation

Job description

Overview

Eden Hospice is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide in-home services to our patients throughout Washoe and surrounding counties.

Why choose Eden? We’re interested in you and want you to succeed. Our business is growing rapidly and we want you to grow with us. We have infinite room for advancement, both personally and professionally. We work hard to match you with patients that best fit YOUR skills and YOUR availability. Work 1 on 1 with your patients and establish a rewarding relationship that you won’t get in any other healthcare setting. In addition, Eden Health is a Certified Great Place to Work company, 6 years in a row!

Responsibilities

• Provides services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill, in accordance with the plan of care.
• Caseloads will vary from approximately 12-18 patients, depending on issues such as complexity of patient/family needs, geography, and home-based versus facility-based patients;
• Demonstrates competency in all skills required for the agency, including, but not limited to pain management, symptom control, infusion therapy, infusion therapy device care, wound care and aseptic technique;
• Demonstrates critical thinking, analysis and clinical judgment in the care of patients and families facing terminal illness;
• Addresses the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family/caregiver;
• Makes referrals to other disciplines as needed;
• Coordinates the total Plan of Care and maintains continuity of patient care by liaising with other health professionals assigned to the same patients;
• Attends all interdisciplinary group meetings;
• Initiates patient care conferences for complex patients whenever needed;
• Includes the patient/family in implementation of the patient care plan;
• Evaluates and routinely re-evaluates the nursing needs of the patient, and makes necessary revisions to the patient's Plan of Care as needed;
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver on their rights and responsibilities as a Hospice patient;
• Communicates with the patient's Attending Physician and the Hospice Medical Director keeping them informed of changes in condition;
• The Hospice Registered Nurse is a Case Manager of the patient's care and ensures that resources are utilized in an equitable and beneficial manner to meet needs;
• The RN Case Manager manages the patient's care from admission through discharge and coordinates with interdisciplinary team on bereavement.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice
• Experience as an RN with one of the following preferred:
  • One year of experience in an acute-care setting within the last 24 months;
  • One year Home Health care experience within the last 24 months;
  • One year community health or public health experience within the last 24 months;
  • One year Hospice experience within the last 24 months.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked)
• Proof of current CPR certification
• Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance
• Must have proof of up to date COVID vaccine, or submit an exemption request to be reviewed/approved prior to hire

Career Benefits

• Flexible schedule to meet your needs- work/life balance is important!
• 24/7 Office Support
• Long-Term Service Recognition/Retention Bonus Program
• “Refer a Friend” Bonus Program
• Training and educational Assistance
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Financial Benefits

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, & Disability Insurance
• Extra pay for on-call/after-hours availability
• Extra pay for worked Holidays
• Paid mileage for commute between patients’ homes
• Continuing Education Credits are paid for – we offer online and in-person education
• Discounts with AT&T Wireless, National and Enterprise car rentals
• Discounted tickets to a variety of events (Disney Land, Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Local Concert/Sporting Events, Hotels/Resorts, etc.)

Personal Benefits

• Paid sick leave and vacation time – eligible employees start accruing time on their first day of employment
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Hardship Fund
• Floating Holiday – use it on your birthday or any other day of the year!
• Dental, Medical, Vision available for full-time status

Eden Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.