Join Our Mission to Build Something Extraordinary!

Are you a compassionate, dedicated hospice nurse seeking an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients? Are you ready to be part of an exciting startup hospice company built on a foundation of RESPECT? Do you possess leadership qualities with a passion for team and company growth? Do you thrive in flexible environments and bring innovative ideas to the table? If so, we want to hear from you.

About Us:

We are a startup hospice company with a mission to deliver high quality hospice care that honors the individual needs of patients and their families. We aim to support and provide comfort to our patients, families, and other loved ones during life's final journey. Our core values are Responsibility, Excellence, Supportive, Passionate, Empathy, Celebrating, and Together (RESPECT). We believe our staff is the heart and soul of the organization.

What We Offer:
• A unique opportunity to be part of a startup and shape the future of the company.
• Growth and development opportunities as we expand.
• A supportive and respectful work environment.
• Competitive salaries and benefits.

Position Summary:

The Extended Support Resource Registered Nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive clinical care and support to the hospice interdisciplinary team, hospice patients and their families. This role includes conducting initial and ongoing patient visits, facilitating admissions, and managing the clinical needs of patients in accordance with hospice care standards. The nurse acts as a clinical resource, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient comfort and dignity.

Essential Functions:

· 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.

· Maintains patient visit schedule.

· Participate in IDG and case conferences.

· Discuss with the supervisor if IDG determines that the patient would benefit from contracted services.

· Take responsibility for ensuring patients’ plans of care are kept current.

· Performs on-call duties (including holidays) per policy and agency need.

· Actively participates in QAPI meetings and activities.

· Participate in staff development meeting.

· Assist with training staff and competing clinical competencies as assigned by supervisor

· Continually strive to improve his/her nursing care skills by attending in-service education, through formal education, attendance at workshops, conferences, active participation in professional and related organizations and/or individual research and reading.

· Provide education to patients/family members regarding the dying process, plan of care and offers guidance with healthcare decisions.

· Provide dietary counseling, taking into account health issues and dietary changes at the end of life.

· Perform death visit per agency’s policy.

· Participate in the patient’s discharge planning process.

· Maintain an on-going knowledge of current drug therapy.

· Adhere to Federal, state and accreditation requirements including Medicare and Medicaid regulations.

· May be requested by a supervisor to fill in for the other nurses.

· Conduct an initial as well as ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patients.

· Obtain a medical history from the patient and/or a family member particularly as it relates to the present condition.

· Conduct a physical examination of the patient, including vital signs, physical assessment, mental status, appetite, and type of diet, etc.

· Evaluate the patient, family member(s) and home situation to determine what health teaching will be required.

· Evaluate the patient's environment to determine what assistance will be available from family members in caring for the patient and what services may be needed.

· Be competent in knowledge about different levels of care and when it’s appropriate to offer them.

· Explain nursing and other Agency services to patients and families as a part of planning for care.

· Develop and implement the initial plan of care and work with other members of the IDG in completing and maintaining the comprehensive plan of care.

· Nursing services, treatments and preventative procedures requiring substantial specialized skill and ordered by the physician.

· Observing signs and symptoms and reporting to the physician reactions to treatments, including drugs, as well as changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.

· Supervise and evaluate the care given by the Hospice Aide at a minimum of once every 14 days and as needed.

· Chart those services rendered to the patient by the staff nurse and changes that have been noted in the patient's condition and/or family and home situation, makes revisions in the nursing care plan as needed, records supervisory visits conducted with the Hospice Aide, evaluates patient care and progress, and closes charts of discharged patients.

· Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing services to the individual and family.

· Discuss with the supervisor problems concerning the patients and possible resolutions.

· 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.

· Prepare the care plan for the Hospice Aide.

· Must complete a minimum of 6 hours of initial training in the first 60 days of employment as required by the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia’s Services Act. Completion of 3 hours of Alzheimer's and Dementia training annually

· The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

· Other duties as delegated by Supervisor.

Qualifications/Skills/ Educational Requirements:

Level of Formal Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred

Area of Study: Nursing

Years of Experience: One year

Type of Experience: Nursing experience, hospice experience

Special Certifications: Current licensure in State and CPR certification.

Language Skills: Acceptable fluency in English in order to perform job duties and speak, read, write, and communicate with all others.

Technical Competencies: Ability to document in EMR and read/respond to emails.

Skills and Abilities:

· Skillful in organization

· Principles of time management

· Knowledge of case management processes

· Able to administer pharmaceuticals

· Perform medication reconciliation

· Perform any nursing procedures or special treatments needed within the scope of the nursing practice for the state

· Ability to utilize Vital sign equipment and interpret vital signs

· Ability to perform appropriate hand hygiene and other infection control measures.

· Licensed driver with automobile with insurance coverage in accordance with organization requirements.

Information Systems: Proficient computer skills.

Personal Attributes: Empathic, compassionate, patient, ability to adapt, attention to detail, team player, cultural competence, advocate.

If you're ready to embark on this exciting journey alongside us, apply today and become a key part of building a hospice company that truly stands out!

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:
• hospice: 1 year (Required)
• Work Location: On the road