RN Hospice

Job Details:

• Position: RN Hospice
• Location: Owosso, MI
• Duration: Permanent
• Shift: Afternoon 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM

***This is an IN-HOME Hospice position***

Other Details:

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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. Care plan is initiated within 24 hours of admission.
• Plan of care is implemented and documentation of effectiveness is reflected in the medical record. Revises/updates 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 state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations
• Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
• Protects patients and other employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Maintains continuity of care among nursing teams and physicians by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing patient needs.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among healthcare teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; and participating in team problem-solving methods.
• Utilizes leadership skills through delegation to, communicate with, and evaluate team members.
• Recognizes changes in status of the patient and provides appropriate intervention and documentation.
• Provides ongoing patient and family education based on daily assessment of disease process, care requirements, and expected recovery.
• Prioritizes care based on individual patient needs.

Benefits:

• A short 15-minute drive from I-69/Perry exit
• Competitive wages, salaries and benefit 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 - Required
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.

Certification Requirements:

• BLS

State License Requirements:

• Michigan

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $31.91 - $45.94 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Experience:

• RN: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• MI State License (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• Hospice experience (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Owosso, MI 48867 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32 - $46