Job description

Hospice of Lenawee has been providing compassionate patient and family-centered care to the people of our community during and after the last season of life since 1982.
Our Core Values are:

• Excellence
• Compassion
• Integrity
• Personalized
• Genuine

Hospice of Lenawee is hiring for a:

• RN - Part-time - Day Shift - Hospice Home*

(Day Shift is a 12-hour shift: 7a - 7:30p)
This part-time position will be scheduled for 1-2 shifts per week with an every 3rd weekend rotation and a holiday rotation.
We're looking for a part-time RN who brings excellence, compassion, and integrity to the end-of-life journey. Someone who feels a genuine calling to provide personalized one on one patient-centered care to those we serve and their families.
We offer:

• A positive work-life balance
• Competitive pay
• 11 Paid Holidays including YOUR BIRTHDAY!

Come find out why Hospice of Lenawee continues to be voted
Lenawee County's Best Non-Profit for 6 years in a row!

Essential Job Responsibilities of an RN:

• Provides skilled nursing care based on sound organizational, analytical and problem-solving techniques, and accepted standards of care.
• Develops a comprehensive care plan that addresses physical, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs of the patient and family based on input from the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team.
• Assesses patient and family response to related plan of care interventions.
• Aggressively advocates for pain and symptom management.
• Teaches, supervises, and counsels the patient and family regarding care issues.
• Directs and supervises LPN and Hospice Aide.
• Assists with patient personal care, laundry, dietary, and housekeeping services as needed.
• Fulfills responsibilities of Hospice Aide as needed.
• Maintains close communication with attending physician and IDT members involved in the patient’s care.
• Administers and documents medications and treatments as ordered by the Physician and according to HOL policies and procedures in an accurate and timely manner.
• Exhibits willingness and flexibility to work different and/or extended shifts when needed.
• Identifies and responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Reports all accidents and incidents to the Residence Manger or supervisor on call and completes required documentation.
• Assumes responsibility for compliance with federal, state and local regulations within the scope of practice.
• Assists with orientation of new staff members as requested.
• Performs admission of patient to hospice care when needed.
• Attends shift reporting and IDT meetings as necessary to facilitate communication of decisions related to the patient’s care.
• Meets safety needs of patients and uses equipment safely and appropriately.
• Documents and records care provided according to agency standards.
• Responsible for learning and utilizing technology made available by the agency to increase efficiency, communication, and performance of duties.
• Be knowledgeable of and follow policies and procedures set by Hospice of Lenawee.
• Holds all patient information in strictest confidence and discloses information and data only to persons authorized by Hospice of Lenawee.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as determined appropriate by supervisory staff and/or management.
• Demonstrates willingness and flexibility to work different and/or extended shifts when needed.
• Presents appropriate professional appearance in accordance with Hospice of Lenawee policies.
• Participates in weekend and Holiday rotation.
• Hospice of Lenawee direct care staff may have exposure to infectious diseases. Must comply with standard precautions to prevent the spread of infectious disease.
• Attends staff meetings and completes all mandatory training.
• Complies with attendance policy and is physically at assigned location to fulfill job responsibilities and functions.

Qualifications of an RN:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of an RN:

• Demonstrates ability to make sound clinical judgements and act upon them in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates ability to manage time effectively and to prioritize immediate needs of patients and families.
• Proficient with technical abilities such as IV administration, equipment function and maintenance.
• Demonstrates ability to plan, assess, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients and families.
• Demonstrates ability to function autonomously in the Residence setting within the policies and procedures of HOL.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service, both internally and externally.
• Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to interact positively and professionally with patients, families, and other team members.
• Demonstrates ability to function as a team member, collaborate with coworkers on different shifts, positions, and departments to promote teamwork and inclusion.
• Demonstrates interest, compassion, and empathy for the terminally ill and is comfortable with issues of death and dying.
• Is self-aware and asks for help when the need arises.
• Demonstrates ability to read, write, and follow direction and instruction.
• Has the physical ability necessary for extensive standing, lifting, and pushing.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.

Education/Credentials of an RN:

• Graduate of approved School of Nursing.
• Current Michigan Registered Nurse License.
• BSN degree, preferred.
• CPR certification, required.
• Food handler card, required.

Experience of an RN:

• Two years clinical nursing experience in hospice, home health, or oncology nursing, preferred.
• Experience with dying patients and their families, hospice experience preferred.
• Experience in health care, required.

Position Status/Classification: Non-exempt, Hourly, Regular, Patient Care

Visit our website here:
www.hospiceoflenawee.org

View our Hospice of Lenawee Heroes Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKO7-gwUGqc

EOE

COVID-19 Considerations:
Team Member and patient safety are a top priority at Hospice of Lenawee. We follow all CDC and Lenawee County Health Department guidelines.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 per hour

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