What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compassionate Hospice Nurse - Vermont position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Full Time Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in the Vermont Hospice office, located in Norwich, VT.
This office services hospice clients on a per visit basis in territories throughout Windsor and Orange counties in VT and Grafton County NH.
Prior home care and/or hospice experience preferred, but not required.
As a hospice nurse (RN), you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team that provides palliative care to clients, affording them the opportunity to receive the medical care required to remain at home.
Responsibilities
- Performing assigned duties, including administration of medication, wound care, treatments, and procedures and comfort care.
- Monitoring clients' conditions; Following up with, executing, and properly documenting doctors' orders.
- Occasional on call after hours and/or weekends.
Requirements
- A minimum of one year of recent, verifiable clinical (medical/surgical) experience.
- Prior home care and/or hospice experience strongly preferred, but not required.
- Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
- Ability to travel to cases as assigned.