Admission RN

Beacon of Hope Hospice is here to alleviate the pain, anxiety, and overwhelming array of decisions that inundate one's life at this time.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (includes but not limited to the following):

• Provides skilled nursing services in accordance with the orders of a physician and under a plan of care in a patient's home. Has the responsibility for the observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, counsel, care, and health teaching of the hospice patient and family.
• Performs, completes, and documents initial and ongoing assessment of the impact of the terminal diagnosis on the patient's physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs and activities of daily living including:
• Risk for pathological grief
• Cultural and spiritual implications
• Verbal and non-verbal communication patterns
• Initiates IDT Plan of Care with consultation from the basic IDT members, attending physician, and medical director. Reviews and revises the plan as necessary.
• Determines the scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an accredited nursing school. Must possess a current license to practice nursing in the state of practice. Minimum of one (1) year of experience in general nursing practice, hospice experience, and/or palliative, end-of-life care preferred. Should have good communication skills, ability to work well with others, function well under pressure, and function independently. Must comply with the standards outlined in the Nurse Practice Act.

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Hospice

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Hospice care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road