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Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice Inpatient Unit at Capital Caring Health
Washington, District of Columbia, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Nursing Care, Patient Education, Symptom Management, Healthcare Needs, Supervision, Documentation, Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Team Collaboration, BLS Certification, CHPN Certification, Driver's License, Patient Support, Family Support, Acute Care, Care Plan

Industry

Description
Overview Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice Inpatient Unit initiates and maintains the care plan for patients in the acute care setting based on decisions and wishes that have been established by the patient and their families. The RN-IPU focuses upon symptom management while addressing all other healthcare needs. The RN-Hospice IPU works closely with the in-patient team to provide support to patients and their families. Location: Washington, D.C. - Sibley Inpatient Unit Schedule: PRN COVID-19 vaccine required to be completed upon start Responsibilities Provides quality nursing care, patient and family education, and documentation. The RN- Hospice IPU is responsible for supervising LPNs, CNAs, Unit Secretaries, and Volunteers, as applicable. May be asked to rotate to other regions/departments. Qualifications Experience RequirementsMust have one year of staff nurse experience in a comparable setting/unit. Hospice and/or palliative care experience is strongly desired. Education RequirementsMust have a degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program. A BSN degree is preferred. Required Certificates and/or LicensesMust have licensure from the governing body for practice for the District of Columbia, State of Maryland, and/or the Commonwealth of Virginia, based on the state/jurisdiction of practice. Licensure from compact state is acceptable. Healthcare Provider BLS (CPR) is required to practice in the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia. A CHPN certification is a plus. Driver's License Must have driver's license in good standing and access to a vehicle during working hours.
Responsibilities
The RN-Hospice IPU initiates and maintains the care plan for patients in the acute care setting, focusing on symptom management and addressing healthcare needs. They supervise LPNs, CNAs, Unit Secretaries, and Volunteers while providing support to patients and their families.