Registered Nurse - Big Rapids, United States - Hospice of Michigan

Hospice of Michigan

Verified Company

Big Rapids, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

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Come join Hospice of Michigan _

As the largest non-profit hospice provider in Michigan, we offer comfort and peace for patients and their loved ones. Our Commitment here at Hospice of Michigan is
" Every person, Every time." Hospice of Michigan is looking for a Registered Nurse passionate to provide high quality patient care to join our team

Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision
HSA Available
FSA Available
Voluntary short term disability
Monthly Incentive Bonus
Legal Shield & ID theft protection
Pet Insurance
EAP

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stipend toward your first pair of scrubs:

403(b) with
generous company match:

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Company paid_ life insurance
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Company paid_ long term disability
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Company paid_ long term care coverage

Overview:

You will provide professional nursing services to hospice patients or supervise the provision of nursing services aimed towards enrolling hospice patients in accordance with accepted standards of practice and guidelines.

Who we are:

Hospice of Michigan is a nonproft organization who serves 54 counties across the state of Michigan.

Hospice of Michigan was founded in 1980 by a group of volunteers in Southeastern Michigan, and in 1994 became a statewide organization when it merged with 10 community-based hospices.

We provide care for all—regardless of age, diagnosis, or ability to pay.

How you will make an impact:

Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
Completes a comprehensive initial and ongoing assessment of:Patient and family/caregiver to determine hospice needs.

The impact of the terminal diagnosis on the patient's physical, functional, psychosocial and environmental needs, and activities of daily living, including: the risk for pathological grief, cultural and spiritual implications, and verbal and non-verbal communication patterns.

Assists in developing, implementing, evaluating and updating the individualized plan of care; recommends revisions to the plan, as needed, based on acuity and patient/family/caregiver needs.
Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to prioritize and provide patient and family oriented hospice services. Communicates with the Physician, Social Worker and Spiritual Care Advisor to provide assessment information after the initial visit and with the clinical manager or designee to provide patient/family information, including unusual or potentially problematic issues, as needed.
Provides endoflife care including comfort care and symptom management according to NorthStar Care Community indicators.
Provides support, follow up and education, and documents endoflife comfort care and symptom management.
Provides initial and ongoing patient/family instruction, education and support regarding the disease process, selfcare techniques, endoflife care, and issues of ethical concerns. Assesses the ability of caregivers to meet patients' immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
Coordinates ordering durable medical equipment and supplies.
Participates in quality assurance processes/programs, internal/external education/training, marketing and other activities that promote the mission of the organization.
Using current processes and technology available, communicates complete and accurate information to attending physician(s), other team disciplines and other departments in a timely manner.
Supervises, instructs and evaluates Hospice Aides in providing nursing care to patients, according to regulatory guidelines.

What you need:

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with possession of a current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the State of Michigan.
Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of varied nursing experience required.

Weekly schedule: