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Form of workEden Hospice is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide in-home services to our patients throughout Carson City.
Why choose Eden? We’re interested in you and want you to succeed. Our business is growing rapidly and we want you to grow with us. We have infinite room for advancement, both personally and professionally. We work hard to match you with patients that best fit YOUR skills and YOUR availability. Work 1 on 1 with your patients and establish a rewarding relationship that you won’t get in any other healthcare setting. In addition, Eden Health is a Certified Great Place to Work company, 4 years in a row!
Why choose Eden? We’re interested in you and want you to succeed. Our business is growing rapidly and we want you to grow with us. We have infinite room for advancement, both personally and professionally. We work hard to match you with patients that best fit YOUR skills and YOUR availability. Work 1 on 1 with your patients and establish a rewarding relationship that you won’t get in any other healthcare setting. In addition, Eden Health is a Certified Great Place to Work company, 4 years in a row!
Job Summary:
- Provides services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill, in accordance with the plan of care.
- Caseloads will vary from approximately 12-18 patients, depending on issues such as complexity of patient/family needs, geography, and home-based versus facility-based patients;
- Demonstrates competency in all skills required for the agency, including, but not limited to pain management, symptom control, infusion therapy, infusion therapy device care, wound care and aseptic technique;
- Demonstrates critical thinking, analysis and clinical judgment in the care of patients and families facing terminal illness;
- Addresses the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family/caregiver;
- Makes referrals to other disciplines as needed;
- Coordinates the total Plan of Care and maintains continuity of patient care by liaising with other health professionals assigned to the same patients;
- Attends all interdisciplinary group meetings;
- Initiates patient care conferences for complex patients whenever needed;
- Includes the patient/family in implementation of the patient care plan;
- Evaluates and routinely re-evaluates the nursing needs of the patient, and makes necessary revisions to the patient's Plan of Care as needed;
- Educates the patient and family/caregiver on their rights and responsibilities as a Hospice patient;
- Communicates with the patient's Attending Physician and the Hospice Medical Director keeping them informed of changes in condition;
- The Hospice Registered Nurse is a Case Manager of the patient's care and ensures that resources are utilized in an equitable and beneficial manner to meet needs;
- The RN Case Manager manages the patient's care from admission through discharge and coordinates with interdisciplinary team on bereavement.
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Current licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice
- Experience as an RN with one of the following preferred:
- One year of experience in an acute-care setting within the last 24 months;
- One year Home Health care experience within the last 24 months;
- One year community health or public health experience within the last 24 months;
- One year Hospice experience within the last 24 months.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked)
- Proof of current CPR certification
- Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance
- Must have proof of up to date COVID vaccine, or submit an exemption request to be reviewed/approved prior to hire
Career Benefits:
- Flexible schedule to meet your needs- work/life balance is important!
- 24/7 Office Support
- Long-Term Service Recognition/Retention Bonus Program
- “Refer a Friend” Bonus Program
- Training and educational Assistance
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Financial Benefits:
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life, Accident, & Disability Insurance
- Extra pay for on-call/after-hours availability
- Extra pay for worked Holidays
- Paid full federal mileage rate for visits between patients’ homes
- Continuing Education Credits are paid for – we offer online and in-person education
- Discounts with Verizon Wireless, National and Enterprise car rentals
- Discounted tickets to a variety of events (Disney Land, Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Local Concert/Sporting Events, Hotels/Resorts, etc.
Personal Benefits:
- Paid sick leave and vacation time – eligible employees start accruing time on their first day of employment
- Identity Theft Protection
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Hardship Fund
- Floating Holiday – use it on your birthday or any other day of the year!
- Dental, Medical, Vision available for full-time status
Eden Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
