RN - Registered Nurse Hospice

Job Details

Job Location
NORWALK, CT

Position Type
Full Time

Salary Range
$46.00 - $58.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage
Up to 50%

Description

Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

Summary:

Constellation Health Services is looking for a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager to join our team! This is a field-based RN position requiring someone to drive and cover an assigned territory treating patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, and in skilled nursing facilities.

Constellation Health Serviceswas founded to be an innovative leader in the post-acute continuums by the development of core teams that embody clinical excellence, uniqueness within their communities and act with authentic intention. We believe that serving patients in the community setting is the most important activity of the organization. Weare dedicated to providing the highest quality of patient care with compassion and respect for each person.

Responsibilities:

• Provides skilled nursing care including the administration of medications and treatments as prescribed in the physician's plan of care for patients in their home setting.
• Performs a comprehensive assessment and coordinates the plan of care with all disciplines associated with the patient's needs, including family and primary caregivers.
• Observes, evaluates and reports on the patient's physical and emotional status to the nursing supervisor and the attending physician whenever a change occurs.
• Participates in weekly Interdisciplinary Team Meetings, providing updates on patient's physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual status.
• Maintains and processes all documentation in compliance with agency standards
• Will utilize a computer-based documentation system and submit all required clinical documentation, time records and other required information in the required time frame.
• Provides input to Home Health Aide Supervisor as needed for purpose of hospice aide evaluation.
• Weekend & holidays coverage (as needed)

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), mileage reimbursement, health insurance and PTO(must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits)
• Opportunities for professional development and training to advance your career.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment that values compassion and empathy.
• The satisfaction of making a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Why Constellation?

• Family-Centered Culture:At Constellation, we treat our team members like family. We understand that exceptional patient care starts with a happy and supported workforce.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse Licensed in the state of employment, graduate of an accredited RN program.
• At least 1-2 years of RN experience is aMUST; Hospicepreferred
• Oasis experience is strongly desired
• Experience in managing PleurX Catheters, Foley Catheters, Wound Vac Systems, and Ostomy care a plus
• Have reliable transportation and be willing to commute to provide the best in-home patient care.
• Some weekend days are required, and summer and winter holiday commitments as needed.
• Basic knowledge of iOs operating system