Resource Registered Nurse
Job in
Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, 48113, USA
Listing for:
Hospice of Michigan
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-12
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Resource Registered Nurse
36 hrs per week from 2pm-2am EST, Saturday & Sunday every third weekend;
Covering both Muskegon and Grand Rapids
$10,000 sign on bonus
Job Summary: The Resource Registered Nurse provides skilled professional nursing care, in person or telephonically, to the patient/family/caregiver in accordance with accepted standards of practice and organizational guidelines. Resource RN’s are assigned a location to work based on prioritized staffing needs and when unplanned needs arise.
Essential Functions:
Seeks and obtains sufficient information necessary to function effectively in the Hospice setting where patient/family/caregiver requires care.Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process.Conducts on call/emergent nursing assessments and scheduled visits to assure the highest level of physical and emotional comfort for the patient.Performs symptom management based on verbal assessment to ensure the highest level of physical and emotional comfort for the patient. When appropriate, offers and completes a home visit.Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by:- Writing and initiating a plan of care.
- Initiating orders for mediations and durable medical equipment, as prescribed by the attending physician or designee.
- Applying preventative and therapeutic nursing procedures and techniques as appropriate for the patient.
- Revising the plan of care if necessary.
Communicates with Provider and members of the interdisciplinary group regarding ongoing patient needs and changes to the plan of care.Documents all communications and services in an accurate and timely manner in the electronic medical record.Arranges for DME/supply delivery, medication refills, and the ordering of tests as prescribed by the provider.Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optimal comfort.Increases patient/caregiver confidence by providing education and psychosocial support. Individualizes the patient/ caregiver’s self-care techniques as appropriate.Provides medication, diet and other education as ordered by the attending physician or designee and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients/families/caregivers. Works together with the other members of the Interdisciplinary Group.In partnership with family/caregiver and colleagues, maintains a safe environment for the patient.Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and the Interdisciplinary Group members to provide continuity of care and meet the emotional needs of the patient/family/caregiver.Accepts responsibility of assignment to perform a specialized procedure, only when qualified with specialty training, proven competency, clinical background, and expertise in the specialty area.Facilitates positive community relations by providing excellent customer service; maintains a good standing in the community.Completes additional tasks as assigned such as chart audits, workflow, infection control logs, etc.Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.Stays informed about changes in the field of Hospice care; shares information with appropriate personnel.Utilizes allocated supplies and resources appropriately to ensure business outcomes are met.Adjusts to changes in workload and schedules based on changing team priorities.Adheres to organizational Code of Conduct, policies, procedures, protocols and processes and all regulatory and legal requirementsAdheres to the North Star standards to care for every person, every time, 100% of the time.Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with possession of a current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the State of Michigan.Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of varied nursing experience required; hospice experience and CHPN preferred.Skilled in nursing practice with demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families.Ability to use technology…
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