What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice RN - Continuous Care Specialist position at Geisinger Medical Center?
Job Overview
As a Continuous Care Registered Nurse (RN) within our esteemed hospice program, you will serve as a critical resource for patients and their families, offering profound comfort during their end-of-life journey. Your expertise will be crucial in managing pain, agitation, and other symptoms, ensuring the highest quality of care while simultaneously providing vital support to family caregivers, allowing them essential respite.
Key Responsibilities
Horizon offers an extensive orientation program aimed at ensuring your success in this pivotal role. We are dedicated to your professional development and advancement, with initiatives such as tuition reimbursement to support your growth.
Company Culture And Values
At Horizon, we prioritize a culture of compassion and community. We are deeply committed to providing holistic care for both our patients and their families, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where caregivers can thrive.
Compensation And Benefits
As a Continuous Care Registered Nurse (RN) within our esteemed hospice program, you will serve as a critical resource for patients and their families, offering profound comfort during their end-of-life journey. Your expertise will be crucial in managing pain, agitation, and other symptoms, ensuring the highest quality of care while simultaneously providing vital support to family caregivers, allowing them essential respite.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough assessments of patient conditions during scheduled visits, encompassing physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual considerations.
- Implement effective interventions for symptom management and evaluate patient responses to these interventions before concluding your shifts.
- Offer comprehensive education and support to patients and their families, fostering an understanding of care processes.
- Accurately document all patient interactions on the same day care was delivered, ensuring clarity and legibility.
- Communicate any changes in patient conditions or care plans to physicians, managers, and interdisciplinary team members swiftly and accurately.
- Strong assessment capabilities for diverse patient conditions.
- Proficient in delivering effective interventions for managing symptoms.
- Excellent communication skills to educate and support patients and their families.
- Detail-oriented approach to documentation and reporting.
- Collaborative spirit to work within interdisciplinary teams.
- Valid RN license in the state of Wisconsin.
- Previous experience in hospice or palliative care is preferred.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
Horizon offers an extensive orientation program aimed at ensuring your success in this pivotal role. We are dedicated to your professional development and advancement, with initiatives such as tuition reimbursement to support your growth.
Company Culture And Values
At Horizon, we prioritize a culture of compassion and community. We are deeply committed to providing holistic care for both our patients and their families, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where caregivers can thrive.
Compensation And Benefits
- Work/Life Balance
- Competitive Pay & Mileage Reimbursement
- Comprehensive Benefits Package, including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off, Wellness Program, and more!
