Hospice Registered Nurse - After Hours

CorsoCare Hospice
Job Title: Registered Nurse - After Hours
Job Status: Full-Time
Coverage Area: Lansing Area

At CorsoCare we offer:
Employee First Benefits:
Ģ Competitive compensation, including Medical (BCBS), Dental, Vision and an HSA
Ģ Continued Growth and Education from training, supportive leadership, and collaboration
Ģ Community based visits, means less travel time
Ģ A company provided tablet with 24/7/365 IT support
Ģ Dedicated schedulers to support flexible scheduling options
Ģ Mileage reimbursement
Ģ Generous PTO/Holiday (20 days first year)
Ģ Tuition Reimbursement up to $2500 per year
Ģ Pet Insurance

Employee First Culture - YOU BELONG, YOU MATTER!
Ģ What makes you different, makes us great
Ģ You are part of a team
Ģ Your unique experiences and perspectives inspire others
Ģ A 1440 Culture - one that strives to use all 1440 minutes in each day to create the absolute best experiences with every person, in every interaction

Position Summary:

The After Hours Registered Nurse (RN) provides essential nursing care for terminally ill Hospice patients during evening, overnight and weekend shifts. Responsibilities include supporting patients and their families in home care settings, offering guidance and empathy during difficult times, and providing quality care to our patients within their home.

Required Experience for After Hours Registered Nurse:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Currently licensed as a registered nurse to practice in the state.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse, preferred.
• Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.
• Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments.
• Ability to supervise others appropriately.
• Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting.
• Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes.

Accountability for After Hours Registered Nurse:

• Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patients in the patientÆs home as needed.
• Provides dietary counseling.
• Provides Hospice nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures.
• Initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patientÆs Hospice care and safety.
• Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the patientÆs physical or emotional condition.
• Teaches, supervises, and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient.
• Supervises and trains other nursing service personnel.
• Develops and re-evaluates the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintai