Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice
LHC Group
Springdale, AR
$67K+/yearOverview
- Start DateASAP
- SettingHospice
Pay
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Employee assistance programs
Qualifications
- Resume
- Hospice Nurse or Hospice Nurse (1 year)
- Eligible to work in US
- Oasis and HomeCare/HomeBase Experience Highly Preferred
Description
***Please note that the salary will be commensurate with experience.
Summary
We are hiring for an RN Case Manager in Hospice! Sign-On Bonus $2,500
At Elite Hospice, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.
As a Hospice RN, you can expect:
- the ability to develop trusting relationships as an end-of-life care expert.
- being valued and respected by patients and their families.
- employee-focused wellness and support programs
- incredible team support and empathetic leadership
Take your nursing career to a new level of caring.
Responsibilities
As the RN Case Manager, you will assume full nursing responsibility for the delivery of the Plan of Care for each hospice patient, while continuously evaluating personal and professional performance and making necessary changes to increase productivity and quality of care delivered.
- Makes the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services during visit within forty-eight (48) hours of referral.
- Identifies the patient's/family's physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and re-assesses as needed, no less than every fifteen (15) days.
- Initiates and coordinates the plan of care while maintaining accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition.
- Documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care.
- Collaborates with the patient/family, attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care daily.
Education and Experience
Experience Requirements
- One year of clinical experience.
License Requirements
- Current RN licensure in the state of practice and one year of clinical experience.
- Current CPR Certification.
- Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
Additional State Specific Requirements
- AR: No additional state specific requirements.
Employer
LHC Group
About Springdale, AR
- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high of 89°F and low of 68°F.
- Winter average high of 48°F and low of 26°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, with options ranging from apartments to single-family homes.
- Car-friendly city with easy access to highways.
- Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended.
- Diverse community with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to seasonal changes.
- Springdale has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, local art scene, live music venues, sports facilities, and outdoor activities like hiking and biking trails.
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