HospiceRegisteredNurse(RN)

Accomac, Virginia **This position is eligible for a $10,000 Sign on Bonus!** **Overview** Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and the Director and is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the total nursing care of assigned patients on an intermittent visiting basis. The RN may work in a variety of settings (typically in a home care type setting) and roles within Riverside Health System. The RN utilizes communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making to create a care plan for each patient based on physiological, psychosocial and cultural diversity. Responsible for supervising and delegating non-professional personnel working directly with him/her to ensure optimum patient care. Must demonstrate competence in dealing with age related needs of specific patient populations served in their assigned area. Works under the direction of leadership and a multi-disciplinary team (physical, speech, or occupational therapy; medical social services, and Home Health Aide services) to provide a comprehensive range of services or clinical care associated with and in accordance with standards of excellence established by Riverside Health system and facility goals and strategic plans. Supports the hospice philosophy. **What you will do** * Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the total nursing care of assigned patients on caseload on an intermittent visiting basis. Develops an initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment of client needs, including the impact of the terminal diagnosis on the patients physical. functional, psychological, and environmental needs and activities of daily living. * Assesses the patient's risk for pathological grief, cultural and spiritual implications, and verbal/non-verbal communication patterns. Assesses the ability of the caregiver to meet the patient's immediate needs upon admission and throughout care. Determines scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient