Registered Nurse, Homecare (Per Diem)

Care New England; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England Health System in Rhode Island is seeking an experienced registered nurse to provide compassionate end-of-life care. The RN will support patients and families, focusing on quality of life, managing symptoms, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

This role emphasizes dignity, comfort, and holistic care. The RN will perform comprehensive assessments, develop individualized care plans, administer medications, and maintain precise documentation in the EHR, while guiding

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• Minimum of one year's relevant experience.
• RI licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Develop individualized care plans based on assessments and patient wishes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address comprehensive needs.
• Administer medications and treatments to manage pain and distress.
• Monitor and evaluate interventions to ensure patient comfort.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families during end-of-life care.
• Educate families about the dying process and expectations in final stages.
• Maintain accurate EHRs reflecting assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
• Ensure adherence to ethical guidelines and legal regulations in end-of-life care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EHR documentation

Pain management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

EHR systems

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.