RN Hospice Full-Time Day Shift

Warm Hearth Village

A Nonprofit Community

Our Mission: Fostering a person-centered approach to agingin an inclusive environment that redefines retirement.

Our Vision: To nurture a transformative culture where peoplelive and work in community knowing their contributions are essential to oursuccess.

Our Values: Innovation Community Collaboration Passion Inclusivenessand Ethics.

Warm Hearth at Home is hiring the right RN for Hospice Care

Job Description Summary

The registered nurse plansorganizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing with emphasison community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds fromthe resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs ofindividual and families within their homes and communities.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

Patient Care

1. Completes an initial comprehensive and ongoingcomprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice a complete physical assessment and history of current and previousillness(es).

2. Provides professional nursing care by utilizing allelements of nursing process and as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.

3. Assesses and evaluates patients status by:

A. Writing and initiating plan of care

B. Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiverneeds

C. Participating in revising the plan of care asnecessary

4. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessaryrevisions as patient status and needs change.

5. Uses health assessment data to determine nursingdiagnosis.

6. Develops a care plan that establishes goals based onnursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes thepatient and the family in the planning process.

7. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitativenursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by thephysician in the physicians plan of care.

8. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursingand related needs.

9. Provides health care instructions to the patient asappropriate per assessment and plan.

10. Assists the patient with the activities of dailyliving and facilitates the patients efforts toward self-sufficiency andoptional comfort care.

11. Acts as Case Manager when assigned by ClinicalSupervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assignedcaseload.

Communication

1. Completes maintains and submits accurate andrelevant clinical notes regarding patients condition and care given. Recordspain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.

2. Communicates with the physician regarding thepatients needs and reports changes in the patients condition;obtains/receives physicians orders as required.

3. Communicates with community health related persons tocoordinate the care plan.

4. Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-caretechniques as appropriate. Provides medication diet and other instructions asordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for healthcounseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with theinterdisciplinary group.

5. Provides and maintains a safe environment for thepatient.

6. Assists the patient and family/caregiver and otherteam members in providing continuity of care.

7. Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver andhospice interdisciplinary group to meet the emotional needs of the patient andfamily/caregiver.

8. Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.

9. Performs other related duties as assigned to supportthe overall goals and objectives of the organization.

Additional Duties

1. Participates in on-call duties as defined by theon-call policy.

2. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and othernecessary items and services
are available.

3. Supervises ancillary personnel and delegatesresponsibilities when required.

4. Assumes responsibility for personal growth anddevelopment and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practiceskills through attendance and participation in continuing education andin-service classes.

5. Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or acceptedcase assignments.

6. Actively participates in quality assessmentperformance improvement teams and activities.

7. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Position Qualifications

1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. One (1)to two (2) years of recent acute care experience in an institutional settingand one (1) to two (2) years of recent experience in home care related tohospice.

2. Current licensure in State and CPR certification.

3. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that isinsured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is ingood working order.

4. One (1) year of hospice care experience required.

5. Management experience not required. Responsible forsupervising hospice aide/home care attendants.

6. Excellent observation verbal and writtencommunication skills problem solving skills basic math skills; nursing skillsper competency checklist.

7. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Ableto lift position and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies andequipment. Considerable reaching stooping bending kneeling and/or acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.

8. Reliable transportation required.

• Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

  • Requires frequent travel to patient homes and clinical sites.
  • Must be able to lift push pull and transport medical equipment and supplies as needed up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to work flexible hours including occasional evenings and weekends as required for patient care needs.
  • Able to work in a team setting and independently as well.
  • Must be comfortable working with diverse patient populations including those with chronic illnesses or disabilities.
  • Graduate from an accredited professional school of nursing.
  • A valid and current RN License in good standing from the Virginia State Board of Nursing.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring patients receive high-quality compassionate care in the comfort of their homes. If you are a dedicated clinical leader with a passion for home health we encourage you to apply.

Benefits:

• Access to our gorgeous state-of-the-art fitness center and saltwater pool.
• $50.00 reimbursement for annual medical exams and $25.00 reimbursement for annual dental visit with enrollment with our insurance plans.
• Extra PTO added for perfect attendance per quarter.
• Mental/Emotional wellness support with Carilion EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Compensation:

• The starting base rate for this position is competitive.

Hiring Manager:

• Josh Toney Administrator. or