Registered Nurse Hospice

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - Hospice

Location

• Saint Albans City, VT

Schedule / Job Type

• Days, Full-time, Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively completes OASIS documentation in accordance with agency policies, regulations, and updates.
• Assesses patient and caregiver needs using the nursing process to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Develops and communicates realistic, patient-centered care plans, including patient and caregiver participation.
• Manages assigned patient caseloads, coordinating visits to meet productivity standards.
• Implements medical plans of care, nursing interventions, and procedures to promote safe and effective patient outcomes.
• Maintains proficiency in high-tech skills such as IV therapy, wound VAC, and complex wound care, ensuring infection control standards are upheld.
• Collaborates with LPNs to ensure adherence to care plans, delegates tasks appropriately, and reviews visit documentation.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of care plans, patient responses, and makes adjustments to meet patient needs.
• Ensures accurate and up-to-date documentation to support ongoing quality of care and facilitate team collaboration.
• Adheres to agency protocols for visit documentation, including visit locking, follow-up notes, and completion.
• Provides patient and caregiver education on medication, treatment options, discharge instructions, and reportable conditions.
• Identifies interdisciplinary needs and communicates with relevant providers (physical therapy, social work, etc.) efficiently.
• Completes agency, state, and federal forms accurately and timely, including Medicare notices and other essential documentation.
• Conducts patient visits efficiently, coordinating with scheduling for appropriate timing and follow-up.
• Assesses patient needs for Home Care Agency services, develops, and supervises care plans in compliance with regulations.
• Reports patient incidents (infections, injuries, etc.) promptly to quality improvement personnel.
• Coordinates safe discharge and transfer processes, ensuring all paperwork and information are properly handled.
• Collaborates with physicians, healthcare team members, vendors, and family to ensure seamless and safe patient care.
• Participates in monthly peer review audits, providing and receiving feedback constructively.
• Organizes case conferences with team members and managers to enhance communication and care coordination.
• Advocates proactively for patient care to ensure personalized, high-quality services tailored to each patient and family.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Vermont or appropriate state licensure.
• Proven experience with hospice or home health care preferred.
• Knowledge of OASIS documentation and federal/state regulations governing home health.
• Proficiency in high-tech nursing skills such as IV therapy, wound VAC, and complex wound care.
• Strong collaborative skills to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous hospice or palliative care experience.
• Familiarity with McKesson or other electronic health records systems.
• Experience managing complex wound care and high-tech interventions.
• Certification in hospice and palliative care (preferred but not required).

Why Join Us

• Join a compassionate team committed to providing exceptional end-of-life care in a supportive environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ and families’ lives through personalized care.

Note:
Candidates must comply with all safety protocols and documentation standards to support quality patient care and regulatory compliance.