RN Hospital Hospice

Corewell Health; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay

Discounts directory

Retirement options with match

Job summary

Corewell Health Hospice is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse to assess and coordinate end-of-life care for patients at home, facilities, and hospital settings in the St. Joseph area. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, pain and symptom management aligned with the patient’s goals.

The role requires an RN license in Michigan, an Associate degree, and 1 year hospice experience. CPR within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree in nursing.
• 1 year of relevant hospice experience preferred.
• Michigan RN license on hire.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate end-of-life care needs.
• Develop and adjust an interdisciplinary, outcome-based plan of care.
• Advocate for pain/symptom management.
• Educate patient and family and support decisions regarding care.
• Direct and supervise LPN and CENA.
• Administer and document medications/treatments as ordered.
• Identify and respond to emergency situations.
• Attend shift reports and IDT meetings to communicate decisions.
• Participate in safety initiatives and unit competencies.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Crisis management

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About Hospice

Corewell Health Hospice specializes in providing end of life care and symptom management to individuals with a life expectancy of six month or less, serving individuals in their home, nursing facilities, and in the hospital. Team members enjoy how rewarding their job is, feel a strong sense of satisfaction while appreciating the interdisciplinary team approach to caring for patients and their families. They also experience healthier work-life balance with the flexibility that comes with hospice care for patients in their homes.

Scope of Work

The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the strategies and services required to meet the patients/family's end-of-life care needs. An outcome based plan of care is created and continually adjusted through utilization of the nursing process, relationship centered care principles, and holistic philosophy, assuring that the changing needs of the patient/family are met while facilitating a pain-free, peaceful, sacred death.

Essential Functions

• Exhibit "Patients and Families First" attitude. Responds with compassion, flexibility and urgency to each patient's needs. Provides the care that patients want when they want it.
• Develop a comprehensive plan of care that addresses physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual needs of the patient/family with input from the patient/family and the interdisciplinary team. Evaluate this plan and makes interventions as necessary.
• Advocate for pain/symptom management.
• Educate and provide the support to patient/family regarding care issues. Committed to the continuous improvement of the patient experience which includes patient safety, quality of care and excellent service. Adheres to the organization's Mission, Service Standards and Code of Conduct.
• Direct and supervise LPN and CENA.
• Administer and document medications/treatments as ordered by the physician according to policies in an accurate and timely manner.
• Identify and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Attend shift reporting and IDT meetings as necessary to facilitate communication of decisions related to the patient's care.
• Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate's degree in nursing
• 1 year of relevant experience preferably in Hospice
• Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license upon hire
• CPR, (AHA) American Heart Association within 90 days of hire

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members, and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

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How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Hospice & Palliative Care Royalton - 4025 Health Park Ln - St Joseph

Department Name

Nursing - Hospice South

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

24

Hours of Work

8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Every third weekend