Job Details
Job Location: Alexandria, VA
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Travel Percentage: Road Warrior
Job Category: Health Care
Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)
Constellation Hospice is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and experienced hospice Registered Nurse (RN)to work with our hospice program in the Alexandria area. We know that RNs who want to work in hospice care have a heart for patients at this important time and have a passion for supporting them and their families through their life transitions.
Responsibilities:
- Provides skilled nursing care including the administering medications and treatments as prescribed in the physician's plan of care for patients in a home setting.
- Performs a comprehensive assessment and coordinates the plan of care with all disciplines associated with the patient's needs, including family and primary caregivers.
- Observes, evaluates and reports on the patient's physical and emotional status to the nursing supervisor and the attending physician whenever a change occurs.
- Participates in weekly Interdisciplinary Team Meetings, providing updates on patients' physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual status.
- Will utilize a computer-based documentation system and submit all required clinical documentation, time records and other required information in the required time frame.
- Instructs, orients and supervises other clinical personnel as necessary.
- Provides input to Home Health Aide Supervisor as needed for the purpose of hospice aide evaluation.
- May act as a liaison with institutions to promote continuity of care as the patient moves from one level of care to another.
- May participate in community activities as a representative of the agency.
- Participates in weekend and on-call rotation as needed.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), mileage reimbursement, health insurance and PTO(must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits).
- Opportunities for professional development and training to advance your career.
- A Supportive and collaborative work environment that values compassion and empathy.
- The satisfaction of making a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families.
Why Constellation?
- Family-Centered Culture:At Constellation, we treat our team members like family. We understand that exceptional patient care starts with a happy and supported workforce.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited RN program.
- Registered Nurse Licensed in the state of employment.
- At least 1-2 years of RN experience is aMUST
- Previous Hospice care strongly desired
- Basic knowledge of iOs operating system
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