The Care Team - The care you deserve and the support you need.
Unique position 7 days on and 7 days off
Come join our growing team! The Care Team Hospice is looking for a Full-Time Registered Nurse in Grand Rapids MI, and surrounding areas to work 7 days on 7 days off for our hospice team. We specialize in providing Home Health and Hospice in the home and facilities. If you are looking for a new and exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply today. A member of the recruiting team will be in contact with you to discuss this opportunity in more detail. At the Care Team we offer:
Engaging Company Culture
Competitive Compensation
401k with company match
Growth from within through training, supportive leadership, and collaboration with the best of the best in your field
Independence, Autonomy, and Flexibility!
Innovation and industry-leading systems and technology
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides constant and ongoing care for elderly and terminally ill patients by evaluating patient needs, creating care plans, and providing end-of-life support to patients and their families. Works in a collaborative, team-driven environment that requires frequent communication with other Care Team members.
Additionally, the Registered Nurse will:
Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patient.
Provides dietary counseling.
Provides Hospice nursing services, treatments, and preventive procedures.
Initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patient's Hospice care and safety.
Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the patient's 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 maintain continuity of care.
Performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctor's orders.
Attends team conferences.
Maintains records as required by The Care Team.
Follows the policies and procedures of The Care Team. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Always communicates to the supervisor if unable to meet a patient's need or perform a procedure.
Participates in the on-call system and is responsible for providing on-call coverage when unavailable for assigned duties.
Maintain skills and knowledge.
Works with the interdisciplinary group concept of patient care.
Coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for patients residing in SNF, NF, ICF, or MR.
Organizes work schedule and utilizes time management to be able to attend all required meetings.
Complies with agency infection control policies and protocols.
Assist with orientation, teaching, and training as requested.
The clinical record shall contain notes for each service provided. A clinical note will be completed for each visit made to a patient's home (including a private residence, assisted living facility, group homes, or skilled nursing facility) within 48 hours of the visit.
Other duties as assigned by the Director.
Professional Experience and Qualifications
Help optimize the capital structure and support strategic initiatives.
Maintains the agency's mission, philosophy, and core values.
Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures regarding operations/processes, including but not limited to those regarding patient care, patient complaints, incidents, safety, and emergency management.
Always maintains patient confidentiality, including all HIPAA regulations.
Regulatory Requirements
Licensed or registered in the State of Michigan.
Must pass a criminal background check & MVR check.
Completed health statements acknowledging the ability to perform the duties of the position.
TB testing per agency policy; (1 or 2 step TB skin test within 12 months of hire & annual TB symptom screening thereafter).
Industry experience
Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments. Ability to supervise others appropriately. Ability to respond appropriately to crises outside of a hospital setting. Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural, and religious modes. Completes the Hospice training program.
Active patient contact within the past three years is preferred.
Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse, preferred
Education
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
Currently licensed as a registered nurse to practice in the state.