Registered Nurse - Hospice House Per Diem at Granite VNA, Inc.

Concord, New Hampshire, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Registered Nurse, Hospice Care, Case Management, Patient Advocacy, Emotional Support, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration, Nursing Interventions, Bereavement Support, Physical Assessment, Nutritional Needs, Cultural Sensitivity, Risk Assessment, IV Infusion Therapy, Oncology Experience, Health Histories

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description At Granite VNA, the largest home health and hospice provider in New Hampshire, we believe in delivering high quality specialized care in a comfortable environment. Our Hospice House Registered Nurses (RNs) are at the heart of our mission, providing skilled, compassionate care to patients and their families in a peaceful and supportive environment. If you are searching for a new role that blends both your clinical expertise with meaningful connections, apply today and join our team! Why Nurses Choose Granite VNA: A supportive leadership team who leads with compassion and integrity Autonomy and purpose Collaboration with a team full of dedicated, knowledgeable and supportive professionals Competitive pay, mileage reimbursement and generous benefits Ongoing professional development and opportunities for career growth At Granite VNA, we care for our team the same way we care for our patients—by creating a safe, respectful, and supportive environment. That’s why we offer AVADE Training for field staff and Armed Intruder Training for team members in other roles. Clothing stipend for Granite VNA–embroidered apparel so you can proudly represent our organization in the community. Position Overview Reporting to the Hospice House Clinical Supervisor, the Registered Nurse provides comprehensive case management for patients admitted to the Hospice House. Coordinates resources to plan, organize, implement and evaluate operating routines necessary to achieve residents’ well-being and organizational objectives. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Collect accurate and current data in partnership with the patient and family in the following areas: Health histories Physical assessment, nutritional needs Emotional, spiritual and social needs Cultural and religious factors affecting health Risk factors that affect health Strengths that maintain and promote safety and comfort. Explain the Hospice services, philosophy and limitations during the admission process and provide ongoing reinforcement. Interpret the Hospice as a service of Granite VNA. Consult with patient/family/interdisciplinary team (IDT) in developing a comprehensive plan of care upon admission. Revise the interdisciplinary plan as goals and objectives are achieved and/or changed every 14 days as needed. Record nursing interventions and patient/family responses in a systematic and concise form and according to program policy and procedures. Supervise Hospice LNAs and LPNs according to agency policy and State and Federal regulations Respond to the changing needs of the patient and families during the care of the patient. Provide input into the bereavement needs of the patient and family upon the patient’s admission and at IDT meetings thereafter. Provide appropriate support to patients and caregivers throughout the grief process. Serves as the primary nurse and an advocate for the patient and family to achieve Hospice care goals. Serves as the primary nurse and an advocate for the patient and family to achieve Hospice care goals. Other Job Functions Understands and demonstrates the agency’s safety policies and procedures. Adheres to the Agency’s standard of professional appearance and the Agency’s dress code policy. Adhere to the Agency’s policy and procedures regarding confidentiality and patient rights. Attends in services/conferences required for position/program annually. Assumes responsibility for necessary competencies. Performs job duties in a safe manner in order to prevent injury to yourself and others Expected Hours of Work The team member will be scheduled to work based on program and Agency needs. Work assignments include holiday, weekend and/or on-call rotation. Requirements Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred Must have a minimum of 2 years acute care nursing experience 3 to 4 years of recent experience as an RN in home health or hospice medical/surgical in an acute or skilled long-term care setting; 2 years oncology experience and IV Infusion Therapy experience preferred Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care; preferred

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive case management for patients admitted to the Hospice House, coordinating resources to ensure patient well-being. They serve as the primary nurse and advocate for patients and families, developing and revising care plans as needed.