What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse, Hospice position at 10bits?
10bits is a Healthcare and Professional Staffing Company. From nursing staffing, temp to hire, and permanent to healthcare contracts, 10bits provides hospitals and medical facilities with high-quality clinical professionals with the highest standards and compliance to provide the best medical care.
Job Title: Registered Nurse, Hospice
Job Location: Dublin, GA
Job Type: Contract - 8 Weeks (possibility of extension)
Job Duties:
- Collaborating on terminally ill patients' care with physicians, social workers, chaplains, nursing assistants, and other stakeholders.
- Preparing and adjusting patient care plans as needed.
- Frequently visiting patients to monitor vital signs and physical comfort levels.
- Performing prescribed treatments and administering pain management medications.
- Informing physicians about changes in patients' conditions.
- Providing loved ones and primary caregivers with patient care information, end-of-life education, and emotional support.
- Maintaining and updating medical charts, patient files, and health records.
- Notifying attending physicians, hospice staff members, and family members of patients' deaths when they occur.
- Advising grieving family members on coping techniques, counseling services, and available community resources.
Job Requirements:
- Must have at least 12 months of home health experience within the past 3 years.
- OASIS experience required.
- HCHB strongly preferred.
- BLS Certification
- RN License
Schedule:
- Day Shift
- 8 Hours/Day
- Monday - Friday
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $48.00 - $50.00 per hour
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Weekly schedule:
- 5x8
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Hospice in home setting within the past (3 years): 1 year (Required)
- OASIS: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- RN License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $48 - $50