Hospice RN

Location: East Lansing, MI

Salary: 55k - 90k (depending on experience/may vary)

Length: Full time

Shift: 1:30pm-10pm 

RN LICENSE REQUIRED

At PMC Med Staff, we partner with reputable healthcare facilities and providers to fill crucial roles in various specialties. Our commitment to both our clients and candidates ensures a seamless and mutually beneficial placement process. We understand the demands of the healthcare profession and are dedicated to finding positions that align with your career goals and preferences.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. This will be a direct hire, full time role. The Hospice RN will provide high-quality, patient-centered care to patients with terminal illnesses and their families in a hospice setting. This role is crucial in managing symptoms, providing emotional support, and ensuring the comfort of patients during their end-of-life journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Deliver holistic nursing care to patients, focusing on comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
• Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
• Care Planning: Develop, implement, and revise individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and family members.
• Symptom Management: Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, manage pain, and address other symptoms effectively.
• Emotional Support: Provide emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families, assisting them in coping with end-of-life issues and decisions.
• Education: Educate patients and families about the disease process, symptom management, and available resources.
• Coordination: Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, social workers, and chaplains, to ensure comprehensive support.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with hospice policies and regulations.
• On-call Responsibilities: Participate in on-call rotations as required to provide support during after-hours.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate’s degree in Nursing with relevant experience considered.
• License: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of [Insert State].
• Experience: Minimum of [Insert Years] years of nursing experience preferred; hospice or palliative care experience is a plus.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; hospice and palliative care certification preferred.
• Skills: Strong clinical assessment skills, excellent communication, empathy, and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing education and training opportunities
• Supportive work environment focused on patient-centered care