Registered Nurse (Romney, WV)

Jimmy Jazz; Kearneysville (WV); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance and wellness

Job summary

Hospice of the Panhandle is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients and families in Romney, WV, with up to 95% travel. The role is non-exempt, full-time, working weekdays with on-call support as needed.

The ideal candidate holds a WV eNLC RN license, has home health or medical-surgical nursing experience, and can coordinate plans of care in a team-based setting. Competitive benefits and a mission-driven environment accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Current West Virginia eNLC Registered Nurse license required.
• One year nursing experience; home health or medical-surgical in inpatient settings preferred.
• Reliable transportation and driving license with current liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to develop and update plans of care.
• Provide direct nursing care, admissions, symptom management, and patient visits.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to update care plans and ensure quality end-of-life care.
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, and staff on hospice philosophy, pain management and symptom control.
• Communicate status changes with physicians and coordinate orders and treatments.
• Document all assessments and interventions timely and accurately.
• Coordinate hospice aide services and supervise care plans.
• Provide after-hours support and on-call coverage as assigned.

Skills

RN license

Home health

Education

2 Year Degree

Job description

• Job Category Patient Care, Hospice
• Employee Type Full Time; Hourly
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Travel 95%
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]

Description

General Statement of Duties: The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to patients and families based on assessed needs reflected in the plan of care.

Level of Responsibility: Reports to Nurse Manager, Cacapon team

Status:Non-exempt, hourly, full-time

Pay Range:$37.25/hour - $46/hour, additional compensation may be available for additional education/certifications

Schedule:Monday-Friday (8 or 10 hour shifts), back up on call rotation

Service Area: Primarily Romney, WV

Why Join Our Team?

At Hospice of the Panhandle, we believe exceptional care begins with exceptional people. We have been dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care and support to patients and families throughout our community. When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven organization committed to making a meaningful difference every day.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Supportive team environment and strong company culture
• Work-life balance and flexibility

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, psychosocial, and safety needs to develop and update individualized plans of care.
• Coordinate and provide direct nursing care, admissions, symptom management, and patient visits in accordance with the established plan of care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and families to establish, revise, and maintain plans of care that support quality end-of-life care.
• Educate and support patients, families, caregivers, and facility staff regarding hospice philosophy, disease progression, pain management, and symptom control.
• Communicate patient status changes with physicians, obtain and implement orders, and coordinate medication and treatment updates as needed.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with patients, families, physicians, community partners, and nursing facility staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Document assessments, interventions, patient/family education, physician communications, and other required clinical information in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assess, supervise, and coordinate hospice aide services, including development and ongoing evaluation of aide care plans.
• Provide after-hours support, phone triage, crisis care, and on-call coverage as assigned, responding to patient and family needs in a timely manner.
• Support care within nursing facilities by participating in care planning meetings, assisting with wound care management, identifying hospice-appropriate patients, complying with facility requirements, and serving as a hospice resource for facility staff.

Additional Responsibilities: Participate in staff meetings and educational programs, assist with inpatient facility staffing as needed, maintain organizational productivity standards, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the patient and family, the attending physician, coworkers and outside agencies.
• Current West Virginia eNLC Registered Nurse (RN) license is required. New RN graduates - please share when you're taking the NCLEX exam.
• One year nursing experience, home health or medical surgical nursing in an inpatient setting preferred.
• Provides own transportation, and a license to drive with current liability insurance. Driving record meets Hospice’s insurance company standards.
• Computer proficiency required.

Physical Qualifications:

• Ability to transport self to office and patient care settings throughout the service area.
• Ability to walk from car to patient’s room in their care setting and perform essential job functions.
• Ability to lift and move patients and equipment. Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English language.
• Ability to hear normal conversation in person and via phone.
• Ability to read normal or condensed print.
• Ability to use a computer
• Ability to withstand odors.

Equipment Used: Telephone, computer, office equipment, and medical equipment and supplies in order to provide patient care.

Additional Information

• What position are you interested in? Registered Nurse