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Registered Nurse - PRN

Good Samaritan

  • Roanoke, Virginia
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Complete comprehensive nursing assessments, including assessment of pain, bowel and bladder function, level of consciousness, nutrition and fluid balance, skin integrity, and other changes in condition. Provide patient and family education to promote independence, support dignity at end of life, and help caregivers confidently provide care.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationRoanoke, Virginia

    Description

    What You Will Do as a PRN Hospice RN:

    • Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to provide holistic, patient- and family-centered care
    • Provide nursing visits on a scheduled or emergent basis based on patient and staffing needs
    • Complete comprehensive nursing assessments, including assessment of pain, bowel and bladder function, level of consciousness, nutrition and fluid balance, skin integrity, and other changes in condition
    • Complete accurate and timely admission assessments within required timeframes
    • Develop collaborative plans of care with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team and provide nursing input into ongoing care planning
    • Participate in IDT care conferences as needed and communicate patient needs and recommendations to appropriate team members
    • Provide patient and family education to promote independence, support dignity at end of life, and help caregivers confidently provide care
    • Obtain physician orders when necessary and document verbal orders according to Good Samaritan policy
    • Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record
    • Respond to families at the time of a patient's death, pronounce death according to procedure, notify appropriate agencies, and provide immediate bereavement support
    • Provide coverage for staff nursing needs, emergent patient needs, and admissions
    • Float between home care and inpatient services as needed to support organizational staffing needs

    What We Are Looking For

    • Graduate of an accredited nursing education program
    • Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience
    • For home care assignments: experience must include hospice or home health
    • For inpatient assignments: experience must include acute care, home health, hospice, medical-surgical, or geriatric nursing
    • Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia
    • Strong communication, decision-making, and critical-thinking skills
    • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance

    Schedule & Benefits

    Schedule: PRN; must be available to work at least one shift per two-week pay cycle. Schedule and assignments will vary based on patient and staffing needs.

    Compensation: $45/hour

    Find Your Purpose Here

    If you are a flexible, compassionate nurse who is ready to step in where you are needed most, we would love to hear from you. At Good Samaritan, your clinical skill and willingness to serve make a meaningful difference for patients, families, and our community.

    Apply Today!

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