RN - Hospice BAYLOR

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, the RN field clinician is accountable for assessing patients for eligibility for homecare services, admitting eligible patients following the admission process, and managing patients from admission through transition into the community.

Responsibilities may include admissions, revisits, resumptions of care, recertifications, and discharges to ensure safe and effective patient care. This position coordinates interdisciplinary care, monitors and adjusts treatment to achieve positive therapeutic outcomes, and identifies opportunities for process improvement. These responsibilities are carried out in accordance with organization policies and procedures, as well as Federal, State, and accreditation regulations.

The Baylor RN is required to work two (2) 11.5 shifts Friday and Saturday, Saturday and Sunday, or Sunday and Monday. They work 23 hours and are paid for 34.5 hours.

• Equivalent education required for RI Registered Nurse licensure required;
  Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline strongly preferred.
• A minimum of one (1) year progressive clinical experience required. Previous experience in an acute care or Home health care environment setting preferred.
• Valid RI Registered Nurse license required. Valid CPR certification required. Valid driver's license and automobile liability insurance are required.

Care New England Health System (CNE)and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes.

Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

Americans with Disability Act Statement:
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement:
Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement:
Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.