Primary Nurse/RN

EverHeart Hospice; Greenville (OH, SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice organization is seeking a dedicated RN for homecare. The Primary Nurse will provide direct patient care, manage symptoms, and support families. This role requires excellent communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently. The RN will also coordinate care and ensure compliance with agency policies. Join a compassionate team committed to quality end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in Medical/Surgical, Oncology or community health nursing.
• Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent nursing care to assigned patient through skilled symptom management.
• Facilitate continuity of care by coordinating admission of home-care patients.
• Complete all documentation as required by the organization.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Organization

Education

Graduation from an approved School of Nursing

Current RN licensure in the State of Ohio

Job description

RN Homecare Primary RN - M-F 8a-430p, every 4th weekend and 2 holiday rotation

Summary of Position: The Primary Nurse is responsible for direct patient care.

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an approved School of Nursing.
• Current RN licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Minimum of two years of experience in Medical/Surgical, Oncology or community health nursing.
• Hospice experience preferred.

Special Skills and Requirements:

• Shall have a valid driver’s license.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Travel to other sites as needed. Travel may be in inclement weather.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs of supplies or equipment.
• Requires various amounts of sitting, standing, twisting, turning, bending, lifting and walking.
• Ability to assist with patient care activities such as ambulation, transfers, and positioning.

Responsibilities of Position:
Provide competent nursing care to assigned patient through skilled symptom management, emotional support, appropriate teaching and timely response to patient and family needs including;

• Routine Home care Visits
• End of Life/Continuous Care
• Referrals and Admissions
• Care Center Assistance
• Chart Reviews
• Other duties as assigned.
• Coordinate IDG planning for assigned patients.
• Participate in the IDG analysis of the patient resulting in the development, implementation, and revision of the IDG Plan of Care.
• Teach, supervise, and evaluate the care provided by volunteers, hospice aides, and primary caregivers.
• Facilitate continuity of care by coordinating admission of home-care patients to in-patient setting (hospital, nursing home), as needed.
• Explain hospice services and benefits in regards to Medicare, Medicaid and Private Insurances and knows when to use Palliative Care Interventions’ and ABN’s.
• Obtain and enter orders from Medical Directors and Physicians when deemed appropriate.
• Order appropriate Durable Medical Equipment (DME) for patient.
• Perform competent initial nursing assessments.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed to meet the needs of the patients and families and agency backup schedule.
• Complete all documentation as required by the organization in compliance with Agency policy, accreditation bodies, and governing requirements.
• Maintain clinical competency for assigned responsibilities and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.