Registered Nurse Hospice

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - Hospice

Location

• Bennington, VT

Schedule / Job Type

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

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient and caregiver needs utilizing the nursing process to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care that complies with all relevant regulations and policies.
• Develop and communicate personalized care plans, ensuring patient and caregiver involvement in the process.
• Serve as the primary case manager, actively managing caseloads and visit schedules in accordance with agency productivity standards.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation, including OASIS assessments, fully adhering to agency, state, and federal guidelines.
• Implement medical plans of care and nursing interventions, ensuring safe, effective, and quality patient care.
• Stay current on high-tech skills such as IV therapy, wound vac, and complex wound care, maintaining infection control standards throughout care delivery.
• Collaborate with Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to follow care plans, delegate tasks appropriately, and ensure patient needs are consistently met.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care plans, monitor patient responses, and adjust interventions accordingly to meet individual needs and maintain quality standards.
• Educate patients and caregivers on treatment options, medication side effects, discharge instructions, and reportable conditions, enabling informed decision-making.
• Coordinate holistic care by identifying interdisciplinary needs, documenting patient requirements, and communicating efficiently with relevant team members.
• Complete necessary forms and reports required by agency, state, and federal agencies, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct patient visits efficiently, coordinating with supervisors to maintain quality standards and manage schedules effectively.
• Assess patients’ needs for home care services, develop care plans collaboratively, and provide ongoing supervision in line with regulations.
• Report incidents such as infections or injuries to the Quality Improvement (QI) team promptly.
• Manage patient discharges or transfers, ensuring all documentation and care transitions adhere to policies.
• Collaborate with physicians, healthcare team members, vendors, and other providers to support comprehensive, safe, and effective patient care.
• Participate in monthly peer review audits, providing and receiving constructive feedback professionally.
• Lead or participate in case conferences to facilitate interdisciplinary communication and optimal patient outcomes.
• Advocate for patients to ensure that care provided respects individual needs and preferences.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patient and caregiver needs upon admission and regularly thereafter, updating care plans as needed within established timeframes.
• Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of pain management, symptom control, IV therapy, wound care, and infection control practices.
• Educate patients and caregivers to ensure understanding of treatment options, discharge plans, and reportable conditions.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care efforts involving physicians, providers, and team members to ensure safe and seamless care delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Vermont
• Knowledge of hospice and home healthcare standards and regulations
• Strong assessment and documentation skills, including experience with OASIS and other federal forms
• Ability to perform high-tech skills such as IV therapy, wound care, and complex wound management
• Excellent communication and patient education skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous hospice or home healthcare experience
• Experience with high-tech nursing equipment such as wound vacs and IV pumps
• Bilingual abilities (preferred, but not required)
• Experience participating in interdisciplinary team meetings and care coordination

Why Join Us

• Join a dedicated team committed to compassionate, patient-centered hospice care.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a supportive and collaborative environment.