URGENTLY Hospice Registered Nurse

• Coordinates hospice care by working
  with other team members as well as with the patients/family members to ensure
  needs are met.
  
• Evaluate the effectiveness of
  hospice services to the patient and family on an ongoing basis.
  
• Perform evaluations for hospice care
  along with informational visits as needed.
  
• Utilize the nursing process to
  provide professional nursing care.
  
• Consult with the attending
  physician and Hospice Medical Director concerning changes in patients’
  condition requiring order changes and/or changes in the plan of care.
  
• Coordinate patient services with
  other members of the IDG as well as contracted services, when needed.
  
• Submit complete, accurate and
  relevant clinical notes in a timely manner.
  
• Submit patient visit schedule
  weekly.
  
• Participate in IDG and case
  conferences.
  
• Provide guidance and supervision to
  the LPN and supervises the LPN a minimum of every 30 days. Cooperate with other
  agencies providing nursing or related services to provide continuity of care
  and to implement a comprehensive care plan.
  
• Participate in staff development
  meetings.
  
• Prepare the care plan for the
  Hospice Aide/Home Attendant.
  

Requirements

• Must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
  
• Must be licensed in the State of Virginia as a Registered
  Nurse.
  
• A minimum of two (2) years of hospice/home care experience;
  at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.
  
• Must have excellent assessment skills and problem -solving
  skills.
  
• Should be skillful in organization and in the principles of
  time management and have knowledge of case management processes.
  
• Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good
  working order.
  
• The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in
  writing.
  

Benefits

• Autonomy to see patients at your convenience! (create your own schedule/work week)
  
• Be
  a part of the fastest growing Home Health agency in Virginia with a Medicare
  rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars! (we focus on high quality patient referrals)
  
• PTO,
  Holidays, sick leave (take time off when you need it, we encourage a work/life
  balance) 
  
• Excellent benefits package - Health,
  Dental, Vision, Profit sharing, 401k Matching, Life Insurance