What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Nurse position at Mobile Health Team Inc?
The Hospice Registered Nurse works under the supervision of the unit Supervisor/Manager/Director. A registered professional nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. She/he is responsible for direction and guidance of patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing and the policies and operating instructions of Memorial Healthcare. Strives for superior performance by consistently providing a product of service to leadership and staff that is recognized as ultimately contributing to the patient and family experience. As a customer-focused Memorial Healthcare team member, he/she must be accessible, flexible, knowledgeable, and responsive.
Job responsibilities :
- Assesses the physical, psychological, and social dimensions and the educational needs of the patient on admission and completes a written assessment within the time frame designated by the type of patient.
- Identifies patient needs and formulates a written care plan based on the assessment of the patient. The care plan is initiated within 24 hours of admission.
- Plan of care is implemented and documentation of effectiveness is reflected in the medical record. Revise/update the plan as necessary or at least every 24 hours. Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
- Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; and answering questions.
- Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by the State Board of Nursing, State Nurse Practice Act, and other governing agency regulations
Compensation programs :
- A short 15-minute drive from I-69/Perry exit
- Competitive wages, salaries, and benefits packages including 401K paid time off, flexible spending accounts, and more
- Patient-centered work environment
- Tickets At Work (discounted venue tickets)
- Free parking
- Discounts at hospital Café, Gift Shop, and area businesses
- Employee recognition programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- High levels of employee, leadership, and physician engagement
Requirements:
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing or anticipated graduation within 4 months of hire date. - Required
- RN license from Michigan - Required
- BLS Certification - Required
- 2 years of RN experience - Required
- Hospice experience - Strongly Preferred
- Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
Certification Requirements:
- BLS
State License Requirements:
- Michigan
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $31.00 - $45.95 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
- Completion bonus
- Overtime pay
- Quarterly bonus
- Retention bonus
- Signing bonus
- Yearly bonus
Experience:
- Nursing: 2 years (Required)
- Hospice: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $31 - $46
