Registered Nurse (Per Diem)

HopeHealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for its affiliate HopeHealth Hospice & Palliative Care. This position will be based in and around northern RI.

As a member of the HopeHealth Long Term Care North team you will work in facilities providing the highest level of care possible.

This is a per diem position that is not eligible for benefits.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Initial and ongoing assessment of the impact of the terminal diagnosis on the patient's physical, functional, psychosocial and environmental needs and activities of daily living.

• Implements the individualized plan of care and recommending revisions to the plan as necessary and plans for discharge/transfer as appropriate.

• Consults with and educates the patient/family/caregiver regarding the disease process and teaches the patient/family/caregiver self-care techniques, as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician.

• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.

• Coordinates all patient/family services and prioritization of needs with the members of the interdisciplinary team to develop and revise patient's individualized plan of care.

• Informs the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's needs and outcomes of intervention, updating Plan of Care as needed.

• Determines scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs.

• Coordinates care with other interdisciplinary team members in cooperation with the family/caregiver to meet identified needs of the patient/family/caregiver; including psychosocial, spiritual, and emotional needs and refers to appropriate disciplines/services.

Education / Experience

• RN required BSN preferred

• 1-3 years of related experience

• Strong nursing assessment, clinical skills and communication skills

• Home care and/or related experience preferred

Benefits

The HopeHealth benefits package features competitive heath care benefits, company provided life insurance, mileage reimbursement, generous paid time off and holidays, a robust orientation program, and a company matched retirement program.

HopeHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer