Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

The Eden Difference

• We bring Connected Care Home through our Core Values of Empathy, Dedication and Integrity to our clients, patients and Employees.
• Besides a strong family oriented culture unique to
• Eden, we offer:
• Benefits starting as early as 30 days after start date
• Employee Discounts on travel, resorts, car rentals, Columbia and so much more!
• Employee Hardship Fund
• Bonuses Program
• Employee Stock Program (ESOP)
• Employee Wellness. Family first culture
• Paid Time Off for a Personal Day of your choosing
• Financial Planning through Unum
• Free Counseling Sessions through Unum

Career Benefits

• Training and educational Assistance
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Financial Benefits

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, & Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Continuing Education Credits are paid for – we offer online and in-person education
• Discounts with AT&T Wireless, National and Enterprise car rentals
• Discounted tickets to a variety of events (Disney Land, Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Local Concert/Sporting Events, Hotels/Resorts, etc.)

Personal Benefits

• Paid sick leave and vacation time – eligible employees start accruing time on their first day of employment
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Hardship Fund
• Floating Personal Holiday – use it on your birthday or any other day of the year!
• Dental, Medical, Vision available for full-time status
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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