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As a Hospice Registered Nurse for General In-Patient Care (GIP), your mission will be to deliver compassionate and personalized patient care, in alignment with physician orders, to meet the needs of individuals and families while admitted at the hospital. The GIP RN admits, plans, organizes and directs hospice care for General Inpatient (GIP) clients at our contracted hospitals and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience.

Responsibilities include:

Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patient. Competently implements care needed for comfort and palliation of symptoms.
Provides direct client care and works closely with case manager in implementing care.
Performs admission procedure as per RVNAHealth policies using electronic health record in a timely manner with accurate documentation. Acts as liaison for admission to hospice, obtaining needed documentation for medical records, and acting as contact for hospital staff.
Develops a plan of care consistent with the physician’s plan of treatment and patient/ family wishes.
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.
Coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for patients in the hospital setting.
Provides dietary counseling.
Teaches, supervises and counsels the Hospice patient, family members and facility staff about providing care for the client.

Experience:

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred
Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.
A minimum of two years of nursing experience, preferably in medical/surgical, oncology , Critical Care, ED or labor and delivery nursing. Home Health Care and/or Hospice experience preferred. Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.
Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgements.
Able to drive in all types of weather.

Why RVNAhealth?

RVNAhealth (formerly known as RVNA, the Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association) is an eleven-time winner of the Hearst Media Top Workplaces Award. We offer rewarding career opportunities where you can make an enormous impact.

Benefits of Working at RVNAhealth

RVNAhealth is committed to providing an exceptional, supportive, and progressive work environment for each employee. We offer:

Competitive compensation
Extensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, a 403(b) plan with matching contributions, life and disability insurance plans
Paid time off
Personal Wellness Days
A supportive and employee-centric culture
Comprehensive orientation
Career path
Ongoing educational, training and certification opportunities
Wellness programs
Work-life balance: full-time, part-time, and per-diem opportunities

RVNAhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. RVNAhealth is committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized.

Compensation: $98,500.00 - $106,500.00 per year

About RVNAhealth

RVNAhealth is a private, non-profit, mission-driven organization founded and grounded on care. The lifelong care and wellness services we provide helps our community maintain the highest possible level of health, well-being, and daily living. We serve all ages, stages and levels of care. RVNAhealth provides compassionate care and wellness services plus support and resources to maintain the highest quality of life and well-being.

Services include: In-Patient and Out-Patient Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy, Visiting Nurses, Palliative and Hospice Care, Chronic Care, Non-Medical Caregivers and Private Duty Nursing.

RVNAhealth Center of Excellence
27 Governor Street
Ridgefield, CT 06877

RVNAhealth - North Branch
68 Park Lane Road
New Milford, CT 06776
203.438.5555

The experienced staff at RVNAhealth provides services across 35+ communities in Connecticut.

This agency is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the agency, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this agency. All inquiries about employment at this agency should be made directly to the agency location and not to the Connecticut Association for Healthcare at Home.

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