Current licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice
One year of 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
Responsibilities
Provide specialized nursing services according to the care plan
Manage a caseload of 12-18 patients based on complexity and location
Demonstrate competency in pain management, symptom control, and wound care
Utilize critical thinking and clinical judgment for terminal illness care
Address the holistic needs of patients and families
Coordinate the Plan of Care with other health professionals
Initiate patient care conferences for complex cases
Benefits
Flexible scheduling to accommodate work-life balance
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
Supportive interdisciplinary team environment
Access to resources for patient and family education
Comprehensive orientation and training program
Full Job Description
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.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Current licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice
One year of 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
About Eden Health
Eden Health is a healthcare company that provides primary care, mental health, and insurance navigation services to employers and their employees. The company's platform offers a range of services, including virtual care, in-person care, and insurance benefits management. Eden Health's mission is to create a world where every person has a relationship with a trusted healthcare provider. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in New York, NY.
