Registered Nurse Hospice

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - Hospice

Location

• Saint Albans City, VT

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, Days shifts, 5 days per week, 8 hours per shift

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively complete and maintain OASIS documentation in accordance with agency policies, regulations, and timely standards.
• Assess patient and caregiver needs utilizing the nursing process to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care aligned with state and federal guidelines.
• Develop and communicate personalized care plans, including patient and caregiver participation, ensuring comprehensive and realistic goals.
• Serve as Case Manager, actively managing caseloads and visit schedules to meet agency productivity requirements.
• Implement medical care plans, nursing interventions, and procedures to maintain patient safety and care quality respecting all regulations.
• Maintain proficiency in high-tech skills such as IV therapy, wound VAC, and complex wound care, ensuring infection control practices are followed.
• Collaborate with LPNs and other healthcare team members to ensure coordinated care, delegate tasks appropriately, and review documentation regularly.
• Evaluate care outcomes, patient responses, and overall care quality, adjusting plans as needed to meet patient needs.
• Ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation of nursing services to support continuity of care and compliance.
• Follow protocols for medication administration, treatment documentation, and visit management using agency systems.
• Educate patients and caregivers on medications, treatment options, discharge instructions, and reportable conditions to facilitate informed decisions.
• Identify and document interdisciplinary needs, communicating effectively with physical therapists, social workers, and other providers.
• Complete all required forms and documentation promptly, including Medicare notices and agency-specific reports.
• Conduct visits efficiently, coordinate with schedulers for timely appointments, and ensure a smooth transition during patient discharges or transfers.
• Assess the need for Home Care Aide services, develop care plans, and supervise ongoing care, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
• Report patient incidents, infections, or injuries promptly to Quality Improvement personnel.
• Coordinate discharges and transfers, ensuring all paperwork and care information are complete and compliant.
• Collaborate with physicians, providers, and team members to deliver comprehensive, coordinated patient care.
• Participate in peer review audits, providing constructive feedback and engaging in continuous quality improvement.
• Organize and facilitate case conferences to promote team communication, documenting discussions accurately.
• Advocate for patient-centered care, ensuring all interventions are tailored and sensitive to individual families’ needs.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Proven experience in hospice or home health nursing preferred.
• Knowledge of OASIS documentation standards.
• Proficiency in high-tech nursing procedures such as IV use, wound vac, and complex wound care.
• Strong assessment, care planning, and documentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations and compliance standards.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with hospice or palliative care patients.
• Familiarity with McKesson or similar healthcare software systems.
• Experience leading or coordinating case conferences or team meetings.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a compassionate team dedicated to delivering quality hospice care.
• Opportunity for professional growth and ongoing training in a supportive environment.