About this opportunity
Brighton Hospice lists this Weekend Hospice Nurse - Registered Nurse opportunity in farmington, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Why Brighton
At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We areproud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!
Brighton/Suncrest is 100% committed to the best possible care. Additionally, we offer something that is a rarity in healthcare:actual work / life balance.
Benefits
Actual Work/Life Balance
Competitive Pay
Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member
The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades
Pay Scale: $40.00-$45.00 per hour plus bonus opportunities
Details
The Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) will be responsible for providing care and services for a group of hospice patients, and visiting patients where they reside, which could include private homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals.
As an RN, you will complete hospice admissions and patient visits as needed. Applicants must have great clinical and communication skills. The Weekend RN is responsible for answering calls from patients, families and customers. The RN will make nursing visits for symptom management, deaths, and admissions as needed. This RN position must also be passionate about hospice care and be a great advocate for both hospice services and Suncrest Hospice.
Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practice with one year of experience under license
Admissions and On-call experience preferred
Works well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.
Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from a patient care team.
Can work independently and on your own on a day-to-day basis with activities that include: phone, email, and written communication, meetings with a variety of healthcare professionals, and an understanding of hospice rules and regulations.
Time management skills to manage visits, documentation, and meetings (i.e.: schedule visits, attend required meetings, and respond to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns)
Ability to learn an electronic medical records system.
Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance, to be able to travel across the service area
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Worksite address
farmington, CT, 06030, US
Who can apply
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