Registered Nurse- Per Diem

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!

The Per Diem RN is responsible for assessing and identifying patient / family needs, utilizing the nursing process, coordinating the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), and providing palliative and supportive care to the patient / family unit.

Qualifications :

• Current license as RN in the state where the employee will be working
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Minimum one (1) year of in-patient nursing or hospice experience for external candidates; for internal applicants, minimum of 6-months of LPN experience with hospice / home health within an affiliate
• Previous experience working with an EMR / EHR (Electronic Medical / Health Record) system
• Mobile Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy
• Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule
• Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms
• Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written)
• Flexible schedule to meet the needs of Hospice House patients
• Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families
• Ability to physically access patient rooms, other areas of the Hospice House / Hospital / ALF, etc., and any home (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning) within any part of the service area
• Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to : lifting patients and / or equipment, bending, pushing / pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Some locations may require :

○ Explains services to potential patients / families and addresses questions regarding patient fears, physical limitations, while putting the patient / family at ease; presents services in an empathetic and compassionate manner

○ Identifies admission objections, concerns or other entry barriers and provides responses

○ Educates patient / family on admission requirements and addresses immediate needs

○ Completes informed consents and initial assessment according to regulations and Company policy ○ Provides information to Physicians and initiates Plan of Care to address patient’s immediate needs

○ Initiates skilled nursing interventions to prevent complications, alleviate symptoms and maximize physical and emotional comfort

○ Completes documentation per Company policy

Competencies :

Responsibilities of all employees :

Job Responsibilities :

Physical Demands for Post Offer / Pre-Placement (The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.) :

While performing the duties of this job, the following abilities are required : see; hear; talk; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel.

Frequently required to : stand; sit; reach with hands / arms; lift; bend; balance.

Occasionally required to : pull; push; stoop / crouch; kneel; climb stairs.

This position requires consent to drug and / or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.