Hospice RN Field Nurse in Institute, WV

Hospice RN Field Nurse This position covers Jefferson and Harrison counties area. Why join our Stonerise Home Health team? We provide high-quality care to help patients maintain their independence and dignity in the comfort of their own homes. Our team includes nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, social workers, home health aides, liaisons and more who are committed to empowering patients to maintain their independence at home. We serve our local neighbors and our team members are the heartbeat of everything we do. We care for patients like we do our own families, and we care for one another the same way. What You Will Do as a Hospice RN? At Stonerise Home Health, a Hospice RN career is more than a job or "a calling" it's a chance to leave a legacy of service and love on someone's life. A legacy that will be remembered by your patients and their families forever. A legacy that will make your life better as well. As a Hospice RN, you will plan and direct services to meet the needs of the patients and families. You will develop a working patient care plan and provide direction/supervision to paraprofessional nursing staff. Some of your primary responsibilities will include: • Completing initial assessments of patients and families to determine home care needs. Providing a complete physical assessment and history of current/previous illness(es) • Developing a care plan, which establishes goals based on diagnosis and incorporating therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. • Supervising and directing the LPN(s) and/or Home Health Aides in implementing the patient care plan • Regularly re-evaluating patient nursing needs and revising patient care plan • Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician • Providing health care instructions to the patient per assessment and plan of care • Identifying discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development • Acting as Case Manager when assigned by the Clinical Manager and assuming responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload Benefits You Will Enjoy • Paid Time Off • Insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary group programs) • 401 (K) retirement savings plan with employer match • Tuition reimbursement for qualified career paths • Career advancement opportunities Schedule Full-Time, Exempt Education, Licensure & Certification Requirements • Active RN license in the state providing patient care • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing • One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care experience preferred • Active CPR certification