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.