RN Hospice Full-time
Blue Ridge Hospice

Registered Nurse ICC Night Shift

 

Where Comfort Meets Care – RN Opportunity in Hospice Inpatient Unit

ABOUT BLUE RIDGE CARE SERVICES 

Blue Ridge Care works to optimize the quality of life and well-being for those members of our community affected by aging or dealing with chronic or serious illnesses. With a mission of brightening life’s journey for all whom we are privileged to serve, and a strategic goal to grow and expand our services to continue meeting the evolving healthcare needs of the community, Blue Ridge is “Caring for life.”  

Our core values – dignity, integrity, teamwork, innovation, diversity, and excellence – not only reflect our commitment to our patients and families but also represent our dedication to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that encourages staff to embrace creativity, work together, practice empathy and compassion with each other, and utilize professional growth opportunities. At Blue Ridge, we call our staff “Future Makers” – everyone contributes to our collective organizational excellence and success, and the continued delivery of the life-changing care and services we provide those we serve. 
 

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Registered Nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care. Experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The Registered Nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of the individual and families within their homes and communities.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Completes initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessments of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es). 

  • Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the process. 

  • Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by writing and initiating a plan of care, regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs, and participating in revising the plan of care if necessary. 

  • Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis. 

  • Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the physician in the physician’s plan of care. 

  • Initiates appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician’s plan of care and/orders. 

  • Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs. 

  • Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment plan. 

  • Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care as needed. 

  • Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Management and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload. 

  • Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical documentation regarding patient’s condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate in the EMR at bedside. 

  • Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives and documents physicians orders as required. 

  • Communicate with community health related people to coordinate the care plan. 

  • Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and family /caregivers. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group. 

  • Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient. 

  • Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care. 

  • Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice Interdisciplinary Group Members to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver. 

  • Attend interdisciplinary group meetings. 

  • Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy, when assigned. 

  • Coordinates arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available. 

  • Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required. 

  • Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in- service classes. 

  • Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments. 

  • Respects confidentiality and privacy of patients, caregivers, and fellow team members. Communicates in a respectful and courteous manner. 

  • Minimizes non-productive time and fills any periods of low census and/or slow periods with activities and cross-training to meet the future needs of the organization. 

  • Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. 

  • Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order. Must be willing to travel the entire service area. 

  • Other duties as assigned. 

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

  • Based on primary state of residency and in accordance with current Virginia Board of Nursing Regulations, must be licensed or eligible to practice pending licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia with either a: Multi-state license, under the Nurse Licensure Compact OR Single-state license, valid in Virginia only. 

  • Maintains a current CPR certification. 

  • Minimum of two years’ experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred. 

  • Self- directed and able to work with minimal supervision. 

  • Responsible for supervising hospice aides. 

  • Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communications, nursing skills per competency checklist. 

  • Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently

BENEFITS 

  • Health Insurance 

  • Dental Insurance 

  • Vision Insurance 

  • Retirement with Company Match 

  • Paid Time Off 

  • Paid Volunteer Time

  • Thrift Shop Discount 

 

Blue Ridge Care is a non-profit, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and patients served.

 

 

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WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

CVOR- RN Service Line Coordinator

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. Coordinates the design, planning, evaluation and integration of clinical education and professional development activities so as to maintain consistent standards of practice and competencies in the delivery of patient care. Supports unit leadership team by demonstrating effective leadership, communication and conflict resolution skills. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, ERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing with two (2) years in area of practice OR Associate's degree in Nursing with four (4) years in area of practice. 2. Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). 3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Preferred Certification in area of Specialty CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Conducts initial and on-going rounds throughout the day communicating with charge RNs, OR control desk, staff members, and surgeons to ensure cases proceed as planned. 2. Reviews OR schedule minimally one week in advance for specific case needs-including potential staff training needs, equipment, implants, and other specialty items. 3. Expedites first case on-time starts and room turnover striving to meet all OR efficiency and quality benchmarks. 4. Updates surgeon preference cards/instrumentation trays and actively participates in the annual capital equipment planning process including the acquisition of quotes. 5. Partners with SPD, Supply Chain Operations, nursing departments, and physician offices to ensure patient care needs are met. 6. Following Healthcare Industry Representative and policies/procedures, monitors vendors in the patient care areas through coordination with Allied. 7. Participates in inventory management by adjusting PAR levels, monitoring for expired products, revising custom packs, and performing value analysis functions seeking potential cost savings/containment. 8. In collaboration with leaders, facilitates the nursing unit’s education plan for nursing orientation, staff development, continuing education, competency validation, patient education, and academic experiences. 9. Defines and coordinates orientation and staff development needs for all service line employees. Individualizes orientation/development, evaluates progress through goal setting, and conducts probationary/annual evaluations including the creation and monitoring of performance action plans. Ensures annual staff competencies and skills to fulfill service expectations. 10. Demonstrates working knowledge of service line staffing plan and required FTEs to match service block scheduling so as to monthly create a working staff service line schedule. 11. Supports department compliance initiatives including the prep for regulatory surveys. 12. Collaborates with managers to develop unit standards, policies, procedures, protocols, documentation, forms, and performance monitoring tools. 13. Participates in meeting the Goals and Objectives of Perioperative Services and ensures the department contributes to the attainment of the hospital’s goals. 14. Role models and follows all WVU Medicine’s Standards of Behavior. 15. Supports OR staffing needs in Clinical RN capacity (scrub or circulating) dependent on case. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning of patients, standing, walking, carrying of patients, materials and equipment weighing 40+ lbs. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Working closely with others 2. Protracted or irregular hours 3. Working around biohazards and infectious diseases 4. Ability to wear PPE for extended periods of time and tolerate frequent handwashing, disinfectants, and exposure to cleaning agents. 5. Working with or near the deceased 6. Working with hands in water 7. Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment SKILLS AND ABILITIES 1. Possesses interpersonal skills to positively and effectively communicate written and verbally, negotiate, and resolve conflict. Demonstrating expert team-building skills. 2. Has the motivation and drive for continuous development of self. 4. Uses competent clinical practice and critical thinking skills to efficiently deliver patient care with all health care providers while maximizing efficient use of resources 5. Ability to be flexible in response to changes in work volume, staff, and scheduling changes 6. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 7. Ability to work effectively to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a high degree of adaptability and resilience. 8. Ability to respond rapidly to emergent or urgent surgical situations 9. Promotes an environment supportive of research/evidence-based practice by serving as a change agent. Additional Job Description: Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Company: BMC Berkeley Medical Center Cost Center: 72 BMC Nursing Operating Room Address: 2500 Hospital Drive Martinsburg West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.