Registered Nurse Hospice- Weekender
- UnityPoint Health
- Fort Dodge, IA
- Full Time
- 16 days ago
Salary
N/A
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Job Description
Overview:
$10K Sign on bonus. Weekend Package pays 50% of base rate!
RN Weekend Package
Join an amazing team at a nationally recognized Top Place to Work in Healthcare! As a Hospice Nurse with UnityPoint at Home, you’ll provide the right plan of care to support comfort and improve the quality of life for your patients. Working one-on-one with patients and their families, you’re a key part of the clinical team that surrounds the patient with support and expertise in end-of-life care. With a flexible schedule and independence, you can make it possible for patients to receive the important care they need where they’re most comfortable – in their homes
The Hospice RN uses clinical nursing knowledge, physical assessment, teaching and procedural skills to deliver high quality patient care in the patient’s place of residence. The RN contributes to the development of the hospice plan of care. The RN delivers patient care directed by the physician as established in the hospice plan of care that is consistent with clinical best practices and results in high quality, improved outcomes and exceptional patient experience.
Responsibilities:
$10K Sign on bonus. Weekend Package pays 50% of base rate!
RN Weekend Package
Home Hospice
Ft Dodge, IA
Friday through Sunday 12hr days 8a-8p
Afterhours call Friday night, Saturday night, Sunday night – 8pm-8am
Join an amazing team at a nationally recognized Top Place to Work in Healthcare! As a Hospice Nurse with UnityPoint at Home, you’ll provide the right plan of care to support comfort and improve the quality of life for your patients. Working one-on-one with patients and their families, you’re a key part of the clinical team that surrounds the patient with support and expertise in end-of-life care. With a flexible schedule and independence, you can make it possible for patients to receive the important care they need where they’re most comfortable – in their homes
The Hospice RN uses clinical nursing knowledge, physical assessment, teaching and procedural skills to deliver high quality patient care in the patient’s place of residence. The RN contributes to the development of the hospice plan of care. The RN delivers patient care directed by the physician as established in the hospice plan of care that is consistent with clinical best practices and results in high quality, improved outcomes and exceptional patient experience.
Responsibilities:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Basic knowledge of current, frequently used medications, including modes of administration, actions and side effects.
- Competency in variety of nursing skills and ability to perform without supervision (NPWT, complex wound care, IV therapy, catheter care, ostomy care, chronic disease management assessment and teaching).
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work as a collaborative team member.
- Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Ability to navigate and perform basic use of Microsoft Office products.
- Maintains a reliable mode of transportation and has the ability to drive safely during all day and night hours and in all types of inclement weather.
- Graduate of State Board approved program for Registered Nurses and valid license as RN in state(s) where providing care.
- One year of nursing experience caring for similar patient population as to be assigned.
- Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state(s) and/or organizational requirements.
- Mandatory Reporter: Child & Dependent Adult Abuse.
- Person Centered Care (PCC) course completion within first 12 months of hire and annual completion of competency validation activities.
- CPR: Maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card with Re-certification.
- Basic knowledge of current, frequently used medications, including modes of administration, actions and side effects.
- Competency in variety of nursing skills and ability to perform without supervision (NPWT, complex wound care, IV therapy, catheter care, ostomy care, chronic disease management assessment and teaching).
Why UnityPoint Health?
Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
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