Job description:
$5,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS!!!
Hospice Registered Nurse
An established national hospice company is currently hiring hospice RNs for the Roanoke, Lynchburg and Danville areas and offering a $5,000 Sign on Bonus! Patient care is a priority and this hospice utilizes several unique alternative/holistic therapies in conjunction with their quality of care. This successful company is a premier provider of end-of-life care and offers a generous salary, great benefits, opportunities for advancement and work/life balance. Must be a registered nurse.
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individual and families within their homes and communities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care
1. Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
2. Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process.
3. Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by:
A. Writing and initiating plan of care
B. Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs
C. Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary
4. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
5. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
6. Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
7. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician’s plan of care.
8. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
9. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.
10. Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care.
11. Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
Communication
1. Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
2. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
3. Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
4. Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group.
5. Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
6. Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care.
7. Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.
8. Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.
Additional Duties
1. Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
2. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
3. Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required.
4. Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.
5. Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.
6. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
2. Registered Nurse, with a License in good standing to practice in the state of Florida.
3. Registered nurses shall have a minimum of (a) one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse within the last three (3) years; OR have a baccalaureate degree in nursing and minimum of two (2) years’ experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred.
4. Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising hospice aides.
5. Once an offer of employment is made, it is contingent upon satisfactory references, as requested, and criminal background checks by regulation.
6. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
7. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping bending, kneeling and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
8. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
9. Possesses and maintains CPR certification (may not be internet based unless the demonstration of skills was hands on and observed by a certified trainer)
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceCompany DescriptionPrime Source is an executive search firm specializing in the placement of experienced professionals in skilled nursing facilities, hospice, home health, assisted living, rehab companies, home medical equipment, hospitals and affiliate organizations nationwide.Company DescriptionPrime Source is an executive search firm specializing in the placement of experienced professionals in skilled nursing facilities, hospice, home health, assisted living, rehab companies, home medical equipment, hospitals and affiliate organizations nationwide. Read Less
Hospice Executive Director
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Hospice Executive Director!!
A national Hospice company is searching for an Executive Director. Ideal candidate must have strong business development and leadership skills as well as strong experience with hospice. This successful company is a premier provider of end-of-life care. They offer a generous salary and bonus and excellent benefits.
The Executive Director/Administrator is responsible for the overall direction of the hospice services. He/she is responsible for the employment of qualified hospice personnel; is responsible for the provision of hospice services, directly, and the delegation to and coordination of hospice personnel evaluations; is responsible for establishing standards of care to comply with federal and state regulations and guidelines. The Executive Director /Administrator establishes, implements and evaluates goals and objectives for hospice services that meet and promote the standards of quality and contribute to the total organization and philosophy.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors' or Masters' degree in health care related field preferred.
Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in health care management, hospice strongly preferred
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Demonstrates an ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel
Has an ability to deal tactfully with the community
Has knowledge of corporate business management
Understands hospice care and the services provided to patient and family/caregiver through an interdisciplinary group
Intimate knowledge of Medicare Hospice Certification
Strong business development/marketing skills
BENEFITS & COMPENSATION:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus bonus structure
Excellent benefit package
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Medical Specialty:
Excellent Opportunity to join an established hospice organization!!
A national hospice company has an opening for a Clinical Manager for an office in the Tampa area. Must have hospice experience.
This hospice company is very patient care centered and they utilize several unique alternative therapies in conjunction with their quality of care. This stable company is a premier provider of end-of-life care and offers a generous salary and great benefits. HCHB experience a plus.
As a Hospice Clinical Manager, you will report directly to the operational leader and serve as a key member of care center operations and management team.
Must be a registered nurse (RN) with current licensure
Required:
Current and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse specific to that state the employee is assigned to work by the company.Two (2) years of experience as a Registered NurseCurrent CPR certification.Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation and agency required liability insurance to perform patient visits.RN, BSN Preferred but not required