Registered Nurse; RN

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The Registered Nurse, RN, is a member of the interdisciplinary team who work together to meet the physical, medical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs of hospice patients and families facing terminal illness and bereavement. The Registered Nurse, RN, is designated to provide coordination of care, ensure continuous assessment of each patient’s and family’s needs and implementation of the interdisciplinary plan of care.

• Case Management and Supervision for Registered Nurse, RN
• Registered Nurse, RN, follows VITAS policies and standards and practices within the scope of the RN license and has knowledge of hospice eligibility requirements
• Registered Nurse, RN, reports any request to practice outside of scope of license to the manager/supervisor
• Registered Nurse, RN, performs supervision of nursing tasks delegated to Hospice Aides, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses and Volunteers per the plan of care
• Registered Nurse, RN, completes initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments including physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and bereavement in order to provide palliation of end-of-life symptoms
• Registered Nurse, RN, appropriately identifies/utilizes resources, referrals such as PT, OT, Home Health, Dietary, Pharmacy, Supplies, Home Medical Equipment, and other visits/consults
• Registered Nurse, RN, completes documentation at the time of the event and at the location of care unless otherwise directed
• Registered Nurse, RN, provides education and training to patients, families, caregivers and referral sources in the care of the patient, including pain management
• Registered Nurse, RN, participates in patient care meetings as assigned
• Registered Nurse, RN, participates in weekly team meetings
• Registered Nurse, RN, provides effective communication/shift reports through written, verbal, reporting and body language
• Registered Nurse, RN, participates in bereavement support
• Registered Nurse, RN, participates in the on-call rotation and/or provides shifts during non-business hours such as evenings, weekends and holidays based upon program-identified needs
• Registered Nurse, RN, provides visits/shifts in program coverage area
• Registered Nurse, RN, works with IDG to develop, coordinate, and follow the patient’s individualized plan of care
• Registered Nurse, RN, obtains physician orders when necessary
• Registered Nurse, RN, provides those services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill
• Registered Nurse, RN, evaluates the outcome of services
• Registered Nurse, RN, appropriately delegates nursing tasks to Hospice Aides/Homemakers, Volunteers, and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses

• Registered Nurse, RN, has reliable transportation with adequate insurance coverage for driver and passengers.
• Registered Nurse, RN, has telephone available (cellular or land line)

The physical demands for the Registered Nurse, RN described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist in lifting and transferring patients, as required.
• Lift objects in excess of 20 pounds
• Stand or walk in excess of one hour per day
• Talk and hear

Specific vision abilities required for the Registered Nurse, RN include:

• Close vision
• Distance vision
• Ability to adjust focus

• Currently licensed to practice nursing in the state where the VITAS program is located.
• A minimum of two years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, or community health in the last five years.
• Equivalent experience or licensure may be considered

VITAS Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care, and has the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth. As a member of the VITAS team, you’ll find fulfillment working for a people-focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others.

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
• Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Insurance
• Roadside Assistance
• Affinity Program