We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse to join our hospice team on a per diem basis. This is an in-person position working as needed (per diem) weekdays or weekends from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. The hourly rate range is $38.00 - $52.00 and is commensurate with education, applicable experience, licensing and certifications. This is not a benefits eligible position. If you have compassion for those in need, and an interest in healthcare, a career at United Hospice may be what you have been searching for. We invite you to explore this opportunity! Responsibilities:
- Provides direct care to patients utilizing accepted standards of nursing practice and consistent with facility policies and procedures
- Administers medications and treatments according to established policy and procedure and documents all interventions accurately
- Performs thorough and accurate patient assessments and provides appropriate follow-up and documentation of all findings and interventions
- Conducts the admission process for all new patients
- Generates the initial plan of care and performs ongoing assessments and care plan updates in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team
- Performs ongoing symptom assessments of resident and family needs and institutes the appropriate interventions
- Maintains proficiency in managing intravenous access devices including intravenous medication administration
- Documents in the electronic medical records system accurately; completes the entries timely to reflect the patient's condition consistent with the plan of care
- Collaborates and coordinates effectively with clinical and support staff to conduct the daily care of the patient
- Informs the physician and other staff of changes in patient needs and outcome of interventions
- Documents assessments, interventions, patient responses to treatments, and all communications/conferences/IDT meetings, care plans, and discharges
- Participates in hospice-sponsored in-service training as required
- Accepts other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications:
- Valid and current NYS Registered Nurse license is required; BSN preferred
- Two years recent clinical nursing experience with strong clinical skills including one year recent Med-Surg. experience required
- Complies with accepted nursing professional standards and practices
- Hospice and palliative care nursing certification is a plus
- Commitment to the Hospice Philosophy of Care
- Ability to relate to a diverse population and workforce in a personable and effective manner
- Able to communicate effectively, while sustaining a caring, kind and professional disposition
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in MS Office Suite, EMRs and ability to learn new software programs
- Hospice admission and end-of-life care experience preferred
- Must have daily access to a vehicle, valid driver's license/acceptable driving record and auto insurance to travel to patient locations
- Flexible schedule with weekend shifts as needed
United Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer