RN (Field Hospice)

10 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center; West Lincoln (VT); On-site; USD 51,288 - 79,501; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Solid benefits package

Job summary

10 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in West Lincoln, Vermont, is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to assess patient health and coordinate care. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and customer service skills while maintaining effective relationships with peers and physicians.

Candidates must hold an Associate Degree in Nursing and an active RN license in Illinois. A solid benefits package is offered along with an estimated compensation of $37.23 - $57.71 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Collects data related to patient health.
• Plans and evaluates care in collaboration.
• Reports data to physician and other disciplines.

Skills

Assessment

Excellent communication

Customer service

Collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

CPR certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assessment – collects pertinent data and information relative to the patient's health or the situation.
• Recognizes normal and abnormal findings when gathering data.
• Attends to patients and families at the time of patient’s death.
• Coordination of Care – plans and evaluates care in collaboration with appropriate disciplines for assigned patients.
• Diagnosis – analyzes assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnosis, problems, and issues.
• Evaluation – evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes.
• Reports data and outcomes to physician and/or other disciplines as appropriate.
• Exhibits excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Familiar/comfortable working with death and dying.
• Familiar/comfortable working with minimal supervision.
• Implementation – implements care and supervises care delivered by other team members in alignment with the plan of care and approved safety and infection control standards.
• Knowledge – in collaboration with Leader/Director, actively pursues required knowledge and skills through orientation activities specific to the unit, unit‑based in‑service programs, reading current literature, and seeking new clinical learning opportunities.
• Outcomes Identification – identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation.
• Participates in on‑call rotation for after office hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Planning – develops a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected, measurable outcomes.
• Prepares for and participates in Interdisciplinary Team meetings.
• Relationships – establishes effective working relationships with peers, physicians, and other members of the health care team.
• Identifies and confers with appropriate resources regarding patient care decisions.
• Submits required documentation on a timely basis.
• Teaching – employs teaching strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
• Verifies reimbursement sources (i.e., Medicare, Medicaid, or insurance cards) at the time of admission and provides information regarding reimbursement for services to patients/clients and families.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience.

Compensation

Estimated compensation range $37.23 - $57.71 per hour based on experience.

Solid benefits package available.