RN/Registered Nurse - Part-Time - Day Shift - Hospice Inpatient Unit

Description

How would you like to work for a 5-STAR Hospice as rated by Medicare.gov? Come work for the BEST of the BEST at Hospice of Lenawee!

If you are looking for a career where you can truly make a difference, JOIN OUR TEAM at Hospice of Lenawee! For us, it is not just a job, it's a calling! We've been providing compassionate, patient and family-centered care to the people of our community during and after the last season of life since 1982.

Hospice of Lenawee is hiring for a:

RN - Part-time - Day Shift - Hospice Home

The Hospice Home is an 8-bed inpatient facility

The day shift is 7a - 7:30p, 1 shift per week, with an every 3rd weekend rotation and a holiday rotation

$32/hour

Working with our AMAZING team = PRICELESS!

We're looking for a Michigan licensed RN with hospice experience who brings excellence, compassion, and integrity to the end-of-life journey. Someone who feels a genuine calling to provide personalized one on one patient-centered care to those we serve and their families.

We offer:
A positive work-life balance
Generous paid time off
11 paid holidays including your birthday
Come find out why Hospice of Lenawee continues to be voted

Lenawee County's Best Non-Profit for EIGHT YEARS IN A ROW

AND

Lenawee County's Best Hospice for THREE YEARS IN A ROW!

Requirements

The Hospice Residence RN supports the mission of Hospice of Lenawee through direct care to patients and their families at the Hospice Residence. The Hospice Residence RN demonstrates excellent clinical and communication skills and exhibits patience and respect for all patients, families, and team members.

Essential Job Responsibilities of an RN: Provides skilled nursing care based on sound organizational, analytical and problem-solving techniques, and accepted standards of care.
Develops a comprehensive care plan that addresses physical, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs of the patient and family based on input from the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team.
Assesses patient and family response to related plan of care interventions.
Aggressively advocates for pain and symptom management.
Teaches, supervises, and counsels the patient and family regarding care issues.
Directs and supervises LPN and Hospice Aide.
Assists with patient personal care, laundry, dietary, and housekeeping services as needed.
Fulfills responsibilities of Hospice Aide as needed.
Maintains close communication with attending physician and IDT members involved in the patient's care.
Administers and documents medications and treatments as ordered by the Physician and according to HOL policies and procedures in an accurate and timely manner.
Exhibits willingness and flexibility to work different and/or extended shifts when needed.
Identifies and responds appropriately to emergency situations.
Reports all accidents and incidents to the Residence Care Coordinator or supervisor on call and completes required documentation.
Assumes responsibility for compliance with federal, state and local regulations within the scope of practice.
Assists with orientation of new staff members as requested.
Performs admission of patient to hospice care when needed.
Attends shift reporting and IDT meetings as necessary to facilitate communication of decisions related to the patient's care.
Qualifications of an RN:

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of an RN: Demonstrates ability to make sound clinical judgements and act upon them in a timely manner.
Demonstrates ability to manage time effectively and to prioritize immediate needs of patients and families.
Proficient with technical abilities such as IV administration, equipment function and maintenance.
Demonstrates ability to plan, assess, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients and families.
Demonstrates ability to function autonomously in the Residence setting within the policies and procedures of HOL.
Demonstrates excellent customer service, both internally and externally.
Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to interact positively and professionally with patients, families, and other team members.
Demonstrates ability to function as a team member, collaborate with coworkers on different shifts, positions, and departments to promote teamwork and inclusion.
Demonstrates interest, compassion, and empathy for the terminally ill and is comfortable with issues of death and dying.
Education/Credentials of an RN: Graduate of approved School of Nursing.
Current Michigan Registered Nurse License.
BSN degree, preferred.
CPR certification, required.
Food handler card, required.
Experience of an RN: Two years clinical nursing experience in hospice, home health, or oncology nursing, preferred.
Experience with dying patients and their families, hospice experience preferred.
Experience in health care, required.

Position Status/Classification: Non-exempt, Hourly, Regular, Patient Care