RN - Home Hospice Nights

Circle of Life; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night differential

Mileage reimbursement

Benefits package

Job summary

Circle of Life in Northwest Arkansas / NE Oklahoma is seeking an RN to provide home hospice nursing visits as part of an integrated care team. The role includes patient care, education for families, and collaboration with physicians.

The RN will work from a facility-based base, with rotation among teammates, and enjoys night differential, mileage reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• RN license in AR/OK or compact; BLS certification.
• Strong assessment skills with critical thinking and problem solving.
• Strong documentation and communication; stay calm in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care visits and assess medical needs.
• Liaise with physicians and assist with admissions.
• Triage calls and respond to emergencies; attend deaths.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Documentation

Calm under pressure

Education

RN license (AR/OK/compact)

Tools

Electronic charting

Job description

This position will be based out of a facility in Northwest Arkansas or NE Oklahoma. Will make home hospice nursing visits as needed and in rotation with other teammates. Hospice nursing provides a meaningful connection with patients and families. Our nurses take their time and have incredible amounts of 1:1 time to coach and educate patients and families in our care. In addition to a wonderful culture and nursing experience, this position offers night differential, mileage reimbursement, and amazing benefits package!

General Description:

The RN is an integral part of the hospice interdisciplinary care team and as such is responsible for providing patient care visits, assessing medical needs, liaising with physicians, attending deaths, triage calls, and assisting with the admission process. The RN must have an understanding that hospice care must be delivered according to accepted standards of practice, guided by the mission of the organization and the patient/family's needs and concerns, the RN blends all services of the hospice into an integrated program of support.

Requirements:

Current unrestricted AR, OK, or compact RN license, BLS certification, strong assessment skills with critical thinking and high level of problem solving within a healthcare facility. Strong documentation and communication with the ability to stay calm and cope with human suffering/emergencies. Prefer hospice experience, home health, or acute care nursing experience with computer charting experience.

Position requires use of personal vehicle, a valid driver's license and current auto insurance.