Registered Nurse, Homecare

Care New England; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for end-of-life care, focusing on compassionate, holistic support for patients and their families. You will work within an interdisciplinary team to address physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs and to improve quality of life in their final stages.

The role emphasizes symptom management, patient comfort, ethical practice, and documentation in the EHR, with RI licensure required and at least one year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• A minimum of one year's job-related experience or equivalent required.
• RI licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Develop individualized care plans based on assessments, patients' wishes, and medical directives.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure care plans address comprehensive needs.
• Administer medications and treatments to manage pain and alleviate distressing symptoms.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to ensure patient comfort.
• Provide emotional support to patients and their families, addressing fears, concerns, and emotional distress.
• Facilitate open and honest conversations about patients' feelings, wishes, and end-of-life goals.
• Educate patients' families about the dying process and what to expect in the final stages.
• Provide guidance on caregiving techniques, emotional support, and coping strategies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic health records (EHR) that reflect patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
• Ensure adherence to ethical guidelines and legal regulations in end-of-life care.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

The RN plays a crucial role within the healthcare team, providing compassionate and holistic care to individuals who are nearing the end of their lives. They provide support to patients and their families during this sensitive time, focusing on enhancing quality of life, managing symptoms, and providing emotional support. The RN collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure that patients receive comprehensive care that addresses their physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Develop individualized care plans based on assessments, patients' wishes, and medical directives.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure care plans address comprehensive needs.
• Administer medications and treatments to manage pain and alleviate distressing symptoms.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to ensure patient comfort.
• Provide emotional support to patients and their families, addressing fears, concerns, and emotional distress.
• Facilitate open and honest conversations about patients' feelings, wishes, and end-of-life goals.
• Educate patients' families about the dying process and what to expect in the final stages.
• Provide guidance on caregiving techniques, emotional support, and coping strategies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic health records (EHR) that reflect patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
• Ensure adherence to ethical guidelines and legal regulations in end-of-life care.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

A minimum of one year's job-related experience or equivalent is required.

RI licensure required

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation's top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.