Hospice RN Weekender - Gilchrist Inova (Fairfax, VA)

Hospice RN Weekender – Work 24 Hours, Get Paid for 32!

Enjoy the best of both worlds with our Hospice RN Weekender position! Work two 12-hour shifts every Saturday and Sunday (24 hours total) and receive an 8-hour weekly premium, so you're paid for 32 hours. Plus, you'll qualify for full-time benefits while enjoying your weekdays off. If you're passionate about providing compassionate hospice care and want an exceptional work-life balance, this opportunity is for you!

National leaders in care, Gilchrist and Inova have come together to form a new hospice organization offering services throughout Northern VA. Our team is full of kind, dedicated people who believe in making every moment matter – for those we have the privilege to serve.

When you join us, you’ll receive competitive pay, awesome benefits, mileage reimbursement, lots of learning opportunities, and a workplace where collaboration and respect are part of the job description. If you’re looking for a career that fills your heart and fuels your purpose, come join the Gilchrist Inova family! Together, we make everyday count.

The Hospice RN Weekender reports to the Team Manager. He/she is responsible for identifying patient/family care needs, and for providing nursing and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and their families.

Education:

Diploma, ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution

Licensures/

Certifications:

Current Virginia State license as a Registered Nurse

Experience:

One to two years of nursing. Home Health or Hospice experience preferred.

Skills:

Knowledgeable of universal precautions for infection control and practices safe nursing standards for self protection

Strong time management skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to be patient and family focused

Skill in the use of EMR (Electronic Medical Record) and/or ability to learn

Skill in the use of portable computer or mobile device

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand and walk almost constantly up to ninety 90% of work time and lifting and positioning patients up to fifty 50% of work time.

Ability to perform home care visits

Ability to multitask

Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail and often in stressful situations.

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment with driving as large part of the day in the field, which includes visits to patient’s homes, some in unsafe areas (escort provided).Exposed to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases

Visits may be in a home or facility (Group Home, Assisted Living Facility, Nursing Home)
Conditions of Employment:

Reliable transportation and auto insurance.

Valid Driver’s License

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Completes initial assessment of patient and family to ascertain home care needs - including physical, emotional, spiritual and mental status.

Prepares and implements the care plan for patient/family unit in cooperation with the Interdisciplinary Group.

Provides direct nursing care to patients in order to maintain highest level of care for the patient in conjunction with the primary physician.

Cooperates with Clinical Team Leader in utilization of other team members, outside agencies, and community resources.

Updates primary physician when necessary and regularly on a monthly basis. Updates interdisciplinary team at patient care conference

Teaches family members or hired caregivers, patient care skills, including: pain control, medication (RN titrates medication within prescribed range), injections, draws blood for labs, manages IV's, dressing changes, hygiene, nutrition, checking vital signs in accordance with orders from physician, as well as addressing emotional needs.

Ensures that arrangements for equipment necessary in the home setting are made available.

Attends to patient and family at time of patient’s death.

All roles must demonstrate Gilchrist Inova Values:

RespectI will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy

Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

ExcellenceI will strive…