RN Hospice (Field) - PRN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

On-site classroom learning programs

Internet courses

Job summary

10 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Hospice team. This role provides nursing and supportive care for terminally ill patients and their families, managing a caseload as assigned. Responsibilities include assessment, planning, coordination, and documentation of patient care.

Qualifications include a Registered Nurse license in Illinois and a minimum of one year of nursing experience. The position offers an hourly compensation range of $37.23 – $57.71 based on experience and includes various learning programs and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of nursing experience.
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Collect pertinent data and attend to families at the time of patient's death.
• Plan and evaluate care collaboratively for assigned patients.
• Implement and supervise care delivered by other team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Relationship building

Education

Registered Nurse licensed in Illinois

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse, RN Hospice (Field) – PRN – provides nursing and supportive care for terminally ill patients and their families. Manages a caseload of patients/caregivers as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assessment: Collect pertinent data, recognize findings, and attend to families at the time of patient’s death.
• Coordination of Care: Plan and evaluate care collaboratively with appropriate disciplines for assigned patients.
• Diagnosis: Analyze assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnoses, problems, and issues.
• Evaluation: Evaluate progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes, and report data and outcomes to physicians or other disciplines.
• Implementation: Implement and supervise care delivered by other team members in alignment with the plan of care and approved safety and infection control standards.
• Knowledge: Actively pursue required knowledge and skills through orientation activities, unit‑based in‑service programs, current literature, and new clinical learning opportunities.
• Outcomes Identification: Identify expected outcomes for an individualized patient plan.
• Planning: Develop a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected, measurable outcomes.
• Team Meetings: Prepare for and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Relationships: Establish effective working relationships with peers, physicians, and other members of the health care team; identify and confer with appropriate resources regarding patient care decisions.
• Documentation: Submit required documentation on a timely basis.
• Teaching: Employ teaching strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
• Reimbursement: Verify reimbursement sources at admission and provide information regarding reimbursement for services to patients/clients and families.
• On‑call Rotation: Participate in on‑call rotation after office hours, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of nursing experience.
• Registered Nurse licensed in Illinois by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Comfortable working with death and dying, and minimal supervision.
• Strong teamwork and relationship skills.

Benefits

• Hourly compensation range: $37.23 – $57.71, pay based on experience.
• Benefit package includes on‑site classroom learning programs, internet courses, and generous tuition reimbursement.