Hospice Registered Nurse RN Inpatient

About This Inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) Position

HopeHealth is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for its affiliate HopeHealth Hospice & Palliative Care. This position will be located in Providence, RI.

This position provides professional nursing care at the Hulitar Hospice Center for the patient, family, and/or caregiver as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with regulations as established by the State Board of Registered Nursing, the patient, and the policies of HopeHealth Hospice & Palliative Care and under the direction of the Clinical Manager for the Hulitar Hospice Center.

The successful candidate will act with a sense of urgency tempered by a disciplined approach and concern for the accuracy and quality of the work performed. The approach will be carefully thought-out, based on a thorough analysis and detailed knowledge of all pertinent facts. The successful candidate will be technically-oriented, with the confidence in acquired professional knowledge and ability to get things done quickly and correctly.

The work schedule is 3, 12 hour shifts working 7pm-7:
30am with a every third weekend requirement

This is a full time 36 hour day position that is eligible for benefits

What will you do as a Inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) ?

• Welcomes and admits patients and families to the Inpatient Unit in competent, professional, compassionate, and responsive manner.
• Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process. Coordinates all aspects of patient care from initial assessment through discharge. Assesses and evaluates patient's status by:
  
  1. Developing and initiating plan of care in collaboration with patient/caregiver/primary health professional.
  2. Regularly re-evaluating patient/family/caregiver needs and responding to changes as needed.
  3. Conducting on-going evaluation and revision of care according to patient outcomes.
• Coordinates patient care and admission including a comprehensive nursing assessment and completion of all required paperwork in accordance with the organization's policies, Federal, State and accreditation standards.
• Initiates and sustains as needed the implementation of orders for medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Initiates and applies appropriate preventive and therapeutic nursing procedures and techniques, maintains communication regarding patient care in collaboration with the primary care providers and associated health professionals.
• Completes, maintains and submits accurate, relevant and timely documentation, written/electronic, regarding patient's condition and care given. Complies with all confidentiality policies and procedures.
• Observes the patient for changes in condition and reports these changes and the patient's/family's/caregiver's needs to the attending physician and appropriate supervisory personnel. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
• Facilitates the patient's care with regard to the activities of daily living by promoting self-sufficiency and optimal comfort care when appropriate. Teaches the patient/family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients/families/caregivers.
• Works collaboratively with other interdisciplinary team members. Assesses patient environment and teaches patient/family/caregiver regarding home environment/safety issues when discharge to home is appropriate.
• The successful candidate will be available to precept two - three shifts per week during the first two - three months

• RN required BSN preferred
• 1-3 years of related experience
• Strong nursing assessment, clinical skills and communication skills
• Hospice care and/or related experience preferred
• Successful candidate must be able to show proficiency in medication dosage calculations

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Pre-tax flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care
• Disability coverage
• Discounts on voluntary insurance programs
• Life and long-term-disability insurance
• Mileage reimbursement

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• A caring culture that supports your wellbeing

• A robust orientation programs
• Educational assistance
• Reimbursement for certifications
• HopeHealth Clinical Education Lab (continuing education)

• Help patients and families make every moment count. Hospice is a special calling. Your work will help patients live as comfortably and fully as possible, and provide meaningful support for everyone in the family. As part of our team, you'll provide patients, and their loved ones, with a peaceful end-of-life setting.
• Know that your expertise and unique perspective are valued. In our inclusive work culture, you'll be free to work autonomously while feeling authentic support from your team. You'll experience the mutual respect, collaboration and trust of a healthcare team that's committed to going above and beyond for every patient - and for every member of the team.
• Enjoy a flexible work schedule and generous benefits. Work full-time, part-time or per diem with scheduling flexibility to maximize your work/family life balance. Benefits include competitive compensation package, health care coverage, education reimbursement, and an employer-match retirement plan.
• Be part of a leading team. For over 40 years, HopeHealth Hospice has set the gold standard for end-of-life care. We're the second-oldest hospice in the country, and one of t.