Hospice RN (PRN) - Inpatient Unit

Our mission:   'To provide comfort and care through life's journey."  Join our team today for the brand-new Hospice Inpatient Unit in Fargo, ND! 

POSITION SUMMARY

Provision of nursing care to hospice patients in coordination with the interdisciplinary team (IDG) that is consistent with the goals, definitions, philosophy, and purpose of HIA Hospice. All nursing care, as approved by patients’ primary physicians or the hospice medical director, including hospice referrals, patient admissions, physical assessments, symptom management and emotional support.

This position will be 12-hour shifts on a PRN (as needed) basis. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide inpatient comfort focused care through assessments, planning, triage, intervention, and evaluation.
• Complete appropriate assessments for admission to Inpatient Unit based on level of care requirements.
• Symptom Management: Manage pain and symptoms effectively to improve patient comfort and dignity through end of life.
• Assess the patient and family needs on an ongoing basis while hospice care is being provided inpatient.
• Develop and/or update individualized plan of care per shift in collaboration with the patient/family, as applicable, and the hospice IDG that identifies needs, expected outcomes, and interventions.
• Participate in daily rounds with inpatient IDG team to proactively plan for patient/family needs.
• Implements and utilizes physician orders accurately and effectively.
• Teach patient/family in areas related to caregiving in preparation for patients to return to prior level of care.
• Provide compassionate support to patients and families, building trust and understanding along with serving as a trusted liaison for the care team.
• Begin daily communication with home care team and inpatient LSW upon admission to facilitate efficient coordination for discharge planning.
• Complete and lock documentation on the same day as the contact/communication occurs as per the Medical Records Documentation policy.

We have a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Pay Range: Starting at $33.66/hour (based on experience).

Expectations of all Employees
Support the mission, vision and values through unequaled quality patient care, professional competence, collaboration, communication, innovation, accountability, ownership and provide support to the entire agency regardless of their primary office location.

HIA Health has HEART
Honor - I accept the honor of service to hospice patients, families, and communities.
Excellence - I strive for excellence in my work, as we stand on hallowed ground.
Attitude - I choose a positive attitude at work.
Respect - I treat people with the same respect I wish to be given.
Teamwork - I value everyone’s contribution in delivery of care, operation of the organization and stewardship of our resources.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of RN degree; BSN preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a hospital staff nurse and/or minimum of two years of experience in health care.
• Current state RN licensure in North Dakota and Minnesota (or willing to obtain dual licensure following offer)
• Current driver’s license and auto insurance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATOINS

• Strong clinical and critical thinking skills to meet complex patient needs
• Strong interpersonal communication, counseling, and teaching skills
• Flexibility in scheduling; team player
• Familiarity with principles related to dying and death strongly preferred