Registered Nurse Hospice

CorsoCare; Laingsburg; On-site; ZAR 962 000 - 1 284 000; Full time

Job summary

A hospice care provider is seeking an RN for after-hours care. The position involves providing essential nursing care for terminally ill patients during evening, overnight, and weekend shifts. Candidates must have a nursing degree and current licensure, with a minimum of 2 years of experience preferred. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently are essential. The role offers competitive compensation and benefits including tuition reimbursement, mileage reimbursement, and dedicated support for flexible scheduling.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Tuition reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse, preferred.
• Active patient contact within the past three years, preferred.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing school.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential nursing care for terminally ill Hospice patients.
• Support patients and their families in home care settings.
• Regularly assess and reassess the nursing needs of patients.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to respond appropriately to crisis

Supervision skills

Empathy towards patients

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Currently licensed as hospice registered nurse

Job description

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RN Hospice Opportunity - $10,000 Relocation Assistance or Hiring Bonus (After-Hours only)

• Hospice RN After Hours
• Hospice RN Case Manager

CorsoCare Hospice

Job Title: RN - Hospice - Full Time

Coverage Area: Greater Lansing

Employee First Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including Medical (BCBS), Dental, Vision and an HSA
• Continued Growth and Education from training, supportive leadership, and collaboration
• Community based visits, means less travel time
• A company provided tablet with 24/7/365 IT support
• Dedicated schedulers to support flexible scheduling options
• Mileage reimbursement
• Generous PTO/Holiday (20 days first year)
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2500 per year
• Pet Insurance

Employee First Culture - YOU BELONG, YOU MATTER!

• What makes you different, makes us great
• You are part of a team
• Your unique experiences and perspectives inspire others
• A 1440 Culture - one that strives to use all 1440 minutes in each day to create the absolute best experiences with every person, in every interaction

Position Summary

The Hospice After Hours Registered Nurse (RN) provides essential nursing care for terminally ill Hospice patients during evening, overnight and weekend shifts. Responsibilities include supporting patients and their families in home care settings, offering guidance and empathy during difficult times, and providing quality care to our patients within their home.

Required Experience

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Currently licensed as hospice registered nurse to practice in the state of MI.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse, preferred.
• Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.
• Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments.
• Ability to supervise others appropriately.
• Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting.
• Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes.

Accountability

• Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patients in the patient’s home as needed.
• Provides dietary counseling.
• Provides Hospice nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures.
• Initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patient’s Hospice care and safety.
• Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
• Teaches, supervises, and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient.
• Supervises and trains other nursing service personnel.
• Develops and re-evaluates the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care.
• Performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctor’s orders.
• Keeps abreast of business updates by actively participating in company meetings or reviewing recordings, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of organizational developments.
• Maintains records as required by Hospice.
• Follows the policies and procedures of Hospice. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Always communicates to the On-Call Clinical Manager if unable to meet a patient’s need or perform a procedure.
• After-hours nurses will be required to provide coverage as needed, demonstrating flexibility and readiness to support patients during critical times.
• Work collaboratively with After Hours Team to ensure patient needs are met.
• Works with interdisciplinary group concept of patient care.
• Coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for patients residing in SNF, NF, ICF or MR.
• Organizes work schedule and utilizes time management to be able to attend all required meetings.
• Complies with agency infection control policies and protocols.
• Assist with orientation, teaching and training as requested.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Clinical Services or Clinical Manager.

General Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee without restriction to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. OSHA Occupational Hazard present. For physical demands of position including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.

This position entails standing for long periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, there will be considerable physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and maximal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 100-pound patient. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position. Must have a current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation as travel may be required.

The work environment requires appropriate interaction with others. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Occasional travel to different locations may be required.

This classification description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of the employees under her/his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.