Registered Nurse Bay - Hospice

Department: Hospice

Daily Work Times: 8:00am-4:30pm

Shift: Days

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: Variable

Position Summary:

Implements the agency program of full-time professional nursing service to patients in their homes under the supervision of the Clinical Services Supervisor in accordance with agency standards and policies.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Initiates and provides medically prescribed skilled nursing care and/or health counseling that contributes to the treatment of the medical condition, achievement of the rehabilitation potential, and/or reduction of pain and other symptoms.

2. Makes the initial visit to assess the patient's physical and emotional status, needs, and resources through observation, interview and analysis of records.

3. Prepares the nursing plan of care, in accordance with the physician's plan of treatment, based on problems identified in the nursing assessment and provides patient teaching using the Care Plan/Standard of Care.

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Preference will be given to applicants with educational preparation appropriate to the immediate or long-range needs of the agency.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Minimum of one to two years of med/surg, critical care or demonstrated experience in a specialty area.
• Valid driver's license, proof of valid auto insurance, and maintain a driving record in accordance with McLaren's corporate driving policy and eligibility guidelines.

Preferred:

• Two years hospital experience.
• Experience in hospice or a certified home health agency.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Requisition ID: 26004095
• Daily Work Times: 8:00am-4:30pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No