RN Temp Assignment- Hospice

Riverside Health; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care provider in Newport News, Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse for a temporary Hospice assignment. The role involves assessing and planning patient care, supervising staff, and working with a multi-disciplinary team. The position requires a valid RN license in Virginia and CPR certification. Candidates should possess strong communication and critical thinking skills, with the ability to handle diverse patient needs effectively.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate competence in dealing with age related needs of specific patient populations served.
• CPR/BLS Certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license required to drive personal vehicle for RHS business.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate total nursing care of assigned patients.
• Supervise and delegate non-professional personnel for patient care.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive clinical care.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Job description

Overview

RN Temp Assignment- Hospice role at Riverside Health in Newport News, Virginia. Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and the Director and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the total nursing care of assigned patients on an intermittent visiting basis. The RN may work in a variety of settings (typically in a home care type setting) and roles within Riverside Health System. The RN utilizes communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making to create a care plan for each patient based on physiological, psychosocial and cultural diversity. Responsible for supervising and delegating non-professional personnel working directly with him/her to ensure optimum patient care. Must demonstrate competence in dealing with age related needs of specific patient populations served in their assigned area. Works under the direction of leadership and a multi-disciplinary team (physical, speech, or occupational therapy; medical social services, and Home Health Aide services) to provide a comprehensive range of services or clinical care associated with and in accordance with standards of excellence established by Riverside Health system and facility goals and strategic plans. Supports the hospice philosophy.

What You Will Do

• May work in a variety of settings (typically in a home care type setting) and roles within Riverside Health System.
• Utilizes communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making to create a care plan for each patient based on physiological, psychosocial and cultural diversity.
• Responsible for supervising and delegating non-professional personnel working directly with him/her to ensure optimum patient care.
• Must demonstrate competence in dealing with age related needs of specific patient populations served in their assigned area.
• Works under the direction of leadership and a multi-disciplinary team (physical, speech, or occupational therapy; medical social services, and Home Health Aide services) to provide a comprehensive range of services or clinical care associated with and in accordance with standards of excellence established by Riverside Health system and facility goals and strategic plans. Supports the hospice philosophy.

Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days (Required)
• Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job
• Valid Drivers License Required

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.