Registered Nurse Hospice – RN

Description

The Registered Nurse Case Manager plans, organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The Registered Nurse professional 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of patients and families
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care
• Serve as the primary case manager for assigned patients, coordinating all      aspects of care
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders
• Provide education, counseling, and support to patients and families
• Promote patient independence, comfort, and quality of life
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and interdisciplinary team
• Collaborate closely with hospice team members to ensure continuity of care
• Provide patient and caregiver education regarding care, medications, and resources
• Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings
• Participate in on-call rotation as assigned
• Coordinate equipment, supplies, and services for patient care
• Supervise and delegate tasks to hospice aides as appropriate
• Engage in ongoing professional development and continuing education
• Participate in quality improvement activities

Why Join Talbot Hospice?

At Talbot Hospice, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and families while helping advance a mission-centered organization that serves our community with compassion and excellence. We offer a supportive work environment, meaningful work, and an exceptional benefits package.

• 100% employer-paid health insurance
• Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Employer-paid Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 24 days of Paid Time Off beginning in your first year
• 8 paid holidays
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with employer match

Talbot Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and compassion in service to our community.

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting, and one (1) to two (2) years of recent experience in home care.
2. Current Registered Nurse RN Licensure in State of Maryland and CPR certification.
3. Bachelor’s degree, with one (1) year of hospice care experience preferred.
4. Management experience not required. RN is responsible for supervising hospice aides.
5. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
6. 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.
7. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order