Registered Nurse

Hospice of Huntington; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice of Huntington in West Virginia seeks a Registered Nurse to join our patient-centered team. You will perform assessments, plan interventions with the interdisciplinary team, and provide teaching and emotional support to patients and families.

This role requires WV/OH RN license, 2 years' nursing experience (home health or hospice preferred), and a valid driver's license with liability insurance. BSN preferred.

Employment is contingent upon background check and drug screening.

Qualifications

• WV/OH RN license required; BSN preferred.
• Minimum 2 years RN experience; home health or hospice preferred.
• Valid driver's license and proof of liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessment of assigned patients and derive nursing diagnoses based on assessment data.
• Plan nursing interventions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to resolve current problems or prevent potential problems.
• Provide teaching to patients/families to assist in the patients comfort as needed.
• Provide emotional support to patients/families in a manner that fosters independence and affirms existing strengths.
• Assess the need for home health aide services.
• Assess and provide palliative care strategies to assist with the patient's comfort.
• Promote working in a team environment.
• Complies with policies and procedures of Hospice of Huntington, Inc.
• Promotes the philosophy and services of Hospice of Huntington, Inc.

Skills

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Emotional support

Teamwork

Education

RN license WV/OH

BSN preferred

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Registered Nurse
REPORTS TO: Patient Care Manager
FSLA: Non-exempt

POSITION SCOPE:

• Perform assessment of assigned patients and derive nursing diagnoses based on assessment data.
• Plan nursing interventions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to resolve current problems or prevent potential problems.
• Provide teaching to patients/families to assist in the patients comfort as needed.
• Provide emotional support to patients/families in a manner that fosters independence and affirms existing strengths.
• Assess the need for home health aide services.
• Assess and provide pain management strategies to assist with the patient's comfort.
• Promote working in a team environment.
• Comply with policies and procedures of Hospice of Huntington, Inc.
• Protects the confidentiality of private health care information of patients
• Promote the philosophy and services of Hospice of Huntington, Inc.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited professional school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Licensed registered nurse in West Virginia and Ohio.
• Minimum of 2 years registered nursing experience; home health or hospice nursing preferred.
• Proof of liability insurance.
• Current driver's license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Philosophy compatible with the hospice concept.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

1. 1. Performs assessment of assigned patients and derives nursing diagnoses based on assessment data.
2. 2. Plans nursing interventions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to resolve current problems or prevent potential problems.
3. 3. Provides teaching to patients/families to assist in the patients comfort as needed.
4. 4. Provides emotional support to patients/families in a manner that fosters independence and affirms existing strengths.
5. 5. Assesses the need for home health aide services.
6. 6. Assesses and provides palliative care strategies to assist with the patient's comfort.
7. 7. Promotes working in a team environment.
8. 8. Complies with policies and procedures of Hospice of Huntington, Inc.
9. 9. Complies with the Privacy Policies of Hospice of Huntington in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
10. 10. Promotes the philosophy and services of Hospice of Huntington, Inc.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and possession of a valid driver's license.