RN - Hospice

Cynet HealthStaff; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking an RN Care Manager for Hospice to bring comfort, compassion, and quality care to patients and families in their homes. You will apply bedside nursing skills for symptom management, crisis intervention, and family education while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

The position works primarily in patients' residences with travel to long-term care facilities and hospitals within the service area.

Qualifications

• 1+ year hospice experience required
• Valid driver\'s license and reliable transportation required
• Excellent written and verbal communication, problem-solving and decision-making abilities are essential

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside nursing care for symptom management and crisis intervention
• Educate families and maintain rapport; collaborate with an interdisciplinary team
• Travel to patients\' residences and to facilities within the service area; potential overnight travel for education

Skills

Hospice care experience

Communication skills

Bedside nursing

Job description

RN - Hospice

Profession: Registered Nurse (RN)

Specialty: Hospice

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Flexible M-F 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, will consider 4/10's

Hours per Shift: 8.5

Experience: 1+ year experience in hospice required

License: Valid driver\'s license required

Certifications: N/A

Must-Have: Good driving record and reliable transportation

Description:We are seeking an RN Care Manager to bring comfort, compassion, and quality care to patients and families when they need it most.Your ability to manage patient care and provide services requires substantial, specialized bedside nursing skills for symptom management, crisis intervention, and family education.Excellent written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities are essential.The candidate should demonstrate experience in developing and maintaining rapport with patients and families.An ability to work well with an interdisciplinary team is required.The position primarily works in the patient’s residence.Travel to long-term care facilities, hospitals, and various agencies and businesses will be necessary.Travel within the service area will also be necessary.Overnight travel outside the service area may be necessary for continuing education.The employee is at direct risk for exposure to infections and bloodborne pathogens.