What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at The Care Team?
The Care Team The care you deserve and the support you need
Join our growing team! The Care Team is looking for a Full-Time Registered Nurse - Hospice in Traverse City, MI, and surrounding areas . Primary hours are Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm.
We specialize in providing home care and hospice services in the home and facilities. We encourage you to apply today if you are looking for a new and exciting opportunity.
At the Care Team, we offer:
- Engaging Company Culture
- Competitive Compensation and Excellent Benefits
- Growth from within through training, supportive leadership, and collaboration with the best of the best in your field
- Independence, Autonomy, and Flexibility!
- Innovation and industry-leading systems and technology
As a member of The Care Team, you will enjoy a wealth of great benefit choices, including:
- A full benefits package including Health, dental, and vision
- 401k with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Flexible spending
- Company Paid and optional Life and Long-Term Disability, Short Term Disability
- Accident Coverage
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides constant and ongoing care for elderly and terminally ill patients by evaluating patient needs, creating care plans, and providing end-of-life support to patients and their families. Works in a collaborative, team-driven environment that requires frequent communication with other Care Team members.
Additionally, the Registered Nurse will:
- RN regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patient.
- Registered Nurse Provides dietary counseling.
- RN provides Hospice nursing services, treatments, and preventive procedures.
- Registered Nurse initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patient's Hospice care and safety.
- The RN observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.
- Registered Nurse teaches, supervises, and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient.
- RN supervises and trains other nursing service personnel.
- Registered Nurse develops and re-evaluates the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care.
- RN performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctor's orders.
- Registered Nurse attends team conferences.
- RN follows the policies and procedures of The Care Team. Observe confidentiality and safeguard all patient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Registered Nurse always communicates to the supervisor if unable to meet a patient's need or perform a procedure.
- RN participates in the on-call system and provides on-call coverage when unavailable for assigned duties.
- Maintain skills and knowledge.
- Registered Nurse coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for patients residing in SNF, NF, ICF, or MR. HOS RN FACILITY POC
- RN organizes work schedule and utilizes time management to attend all required meetings.
- Registered Nurse complies with agency infection control policies and protocols.
- RN assists with orientation, teaching, and training as requested.
- The clinical record shall contain notes for each service provided. A clinical note will be completed within 48 hours of each visit to a patient's home (including private residence, assisted living facility, group homes, or skilled nursing facility).
- Other duties as assigned by the Regional Branch Director.
