Registered Nurse (RN)- PRN

Hospice of The Bluegrass, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice of The Bluegrass, Inc. is seeking a PRN Hospice RN to provide intermittent care to patients in home settings, nursing homes, or hospitals as needed.

You will join a dedicated team and support patients and families during a challenging time with compassionate, autonomous practice. The role requires an accredited RN education, Kentucky Board of Nursing licensure (or COMPACT state), and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse through the Kentucky Board of Nursing or participating COMPACT state Board of Nursing.
• One year of general nursing experience is preferred. New nursing graduates will be considered.
• CPR certification is required.
• Excellent observation, nursing judgment and communication skills with timeliness in documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide intermittent, as-needed hospice nursing care in home or patient-occupied settings.
• Support the core hospice team and work within an interdisciplinary team with empathy.
• Maintain professional standards and documentation in a timely manner.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Autonomy

Documentation

Education

RN license

Job description

As a BCN Hospice Team member, you will be a part of a team providing care and support to patients and their families who no longer receive treatments to cure their terminal illness but instead choose care to improve their comfort and quality of life. Our service allows our team members to focus on one patient at a time providing care where the patient calls home. While this often is a house or apartment, we also provide care at nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals. If a patient’s care needs are too complicated for home care or require a higher level of attention from nurses and other experts, we can provide care at one of our Hospice Care Centers.

Schedule: PRN (as needed)

Position Summary:

The PRN Hospice RN provides intermittent, as needed care to Hospice patients in a home care setting, or wherever the patient calls home. Home care settings may consist of a private residence, skilled nursing facility, personal care home, and/or other interim living arrangements. The PRN Hospice RN supports the core hospice team by filling in during staffing absences, periods of high census, or special patient needs. A Registered Nurse in this position will have strong communication skills, the competence to work autonomously, professionalism to work within an interdisciplinary team, and the ability to provide care with empathy. This position offers flexible scheduling and a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in patients’ lives during a challenging time.

Requirements

• A graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse through the Kentucky Board of Nursing or participating COMPACT state Board of Nursing.
• One year of general nursing experience is preferred. New nursing graduates will be considered.
• Skilled in nursing practice and able to maintain professionalism in moments of emotional stress.
• Provide care in a compassionate nature while serving a diverse population respectfully and professionally.
• Complies with accepted professional and ethical standards and principles.
• Understands and supports the hospice philosophy and principles of death and dying.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Have satisfactory references from nursing schools, previous (or current) employers and/or professional peers.
• Have excellent observation, good nursing judgment and communication skills. Ability to provide accurate and timely documentation.
• Self-directed to work with minimal supervision and within an interdisciplinary team
• Flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation to meet the needs of patients and BCN.
• Team members will be expected to comply with Bluegrass Care Navigators (BCN) Employee Health, infectious disease, and vaccination policies.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order, that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements, with personal auto liability insurance of $100,000/$300,000 in bodily injury coverage.

At BCN we are committed to a work setting that treats all team members with fairness, dignity, and respect. We offer our team members an opportunity to grow, to develop professionally, and to work in a team environment. You can help our team make a lasting difference. Join #TeamBCN where your work matters, and your time is valued.