Hospice CCN RN

3 weeks ago


Ridgefield, United States RVNAhealth Full time $98,500 - $106,500
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWhy RVNAhealth?
RVNAhealth (formerly known as RVNA, the Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association) is a twelve-time winner of the Hearst Media Top Workplaces Award. We offer rewarding career opportunities where you can make an enormous impact.

Benefits of Working at RVNAhealth
RVNAhealth is committed to providing an exceptional, supportive, and progressive work environment for each employee. We offer:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Extensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, a 403(b) plan with matching contributions, life and disability insurance plans
  • Paid time off
  • Personal Wellness Days
  • A supportive and employee-centric culture
  • Comprehensive orientation
  • Career path
  • Ongoing educational, training and certification opportunities
  • Wellness programs
  • Work-life balance: full-time, part-time, and per-diem opportunities
The Continuous Care (CCN) Hospice RNs primary responsibility is to provide direct patient care in accordance with physicians orders. The CCN Hospice RN provides continuous care visits under the supervision and direction of the RN Case Manager and in accordance with the plan of care. This position is 5 days 6PM-6AM (flexible days of the week, with on-call responsibility every other weekend.

Workflow:
Provide direct patient care as assigned. Report all pertinent findings to the RN Case Manager, physician, and Clinical Manager or designee.
Provide palliative nursing care to patients and families, incorporating psychosocial, cultural, physical, spiritual, and biological components and appropriate nursing intervention as identified in the plan of care developed by the IDG.
Demonstrate competent clinical skills in the areas of medication administration and titration, symptom management, and patient/family relationships.
Observe and report signs of adverse reactions and response to treatments to team members and physician.
Consult and collaborate with Hospice IDG to promote quality and continuity of patient/family care.
Document observations/interventions to support higher level of care.
Attend patient deaths; prepare body for transport as needed, educate family on drug disposal methods.
Provide bereavement support to the patient/caregiver family.
Actively participates in the coordination of patients hospice care, in accordance with current professional standards and practice, including contributing to patient and family counseling and education.
Communicate effectively and accurately to team members, patients, families and physicians
Identify problems and potential problem situations to RNCM and/or Clinical leader as they become evident.
Provides dietary counseling.
Assist as a back-up or support to other roles as needed.
Is computer literate, enters information into computer in a timely and accurate manner. Uses electronic means of communication effective within agency
Follows all agency policies and practices.
Asks for help when needed.
Participate in hospices total quality improvement process as well as hospice in-service training.
Accepts and utilizes supervision constructively in order to enhance the quality of agency documentation and professional self-development

Qualifications:
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.
  • A minimum of two years of clinical experience
  • Preferred, minimum one year of hospice or home care experience with a strong knowledge base of community care and associated regulations.
  • Ability to handle several situations simultaneously in a professional, calm, dependable manner.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in an organized manner.
  • Exceptional customer service skills including phone manner and ability to build relationships in a fast-paced environment.
  • Is computer literate, enters information into computer in a timely and accurate manner. Uses electronic means of communication effectively within agency

RVNAhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. RVNAhealth is committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized.



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