What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Hospice position at Ethos?
RN Hospice
Primary functions a Hospice RN is to administer skilled nursing care for clients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency; and assumes the responsibility for coordination of care.
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
- Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
- Current State license as a Registered Nurse
- Current State Drivers License
- Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting. & a minimum of 1 year hospice or home health experience required.
POSITION DUTIES:
- Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs and ADLs, i.e., risk for grief, cultural and spiritual, verbal and non-verbal
- Implement the individualized POC and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary
- Collaborates care amongst patient/patient caregiver, physicians and healthcare professionals
- Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition and dietary needs
- Provide training to other staff as needed
- Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures
- Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals
- Attend Inter-Disciplinary Group (IDG) meeting, coordinate and participate in the patient care planning process, prioritization of needs and collaborates with IDG to promote coordination of patient care
- Use of case management approach and referring to other services as needed
- Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Physical setting:
- Acute care
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Allentown, PA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
- Hospice OR Home Health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $90,000 - $100,000
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