Hospice RN PRN

Company: Bon Secours
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: March 12, 2023

Job Description:

With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities.

THE MISSION OF BON SECOURS HOSPICE IS TO PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE, QUALITY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED, INCLUDING THE POOR AND DYING, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLEVIATING HUMAN SUFFERING AND BRINGING PEOPLE TO WHOLENESS IN THE MIDST OF PAIN AND LOSS.

GREAT TEAM, GREAT MENTORING AND SUPPORT AND GREAT BENEFITS. DISCOVER A CAREER WHERE YOU CAN BE YOU!

Opportunities throughout Hampton Roads

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Hospice Registered Nurse functions as the primary nurse for hospice patients and families in the home setting. She/he is a member of the hospice interdisciplinary team. The Registered Nurse: a) sets nursing goals and plans, which demonstrate a holistic approach to the patients/families; b) mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patients/families; c) assumes leadership responsibilities for their individual caseload and d) demonstrates competency of clinical skills.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN Degree preferred.

2. Current licensure to the practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

3. Current CPR certification

4. Valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record

5. Competent Registered Nurse Possesses: a) broad-based knowledge of clinical, psychosocial and patho-physiological theories relating to nursing diagnosis and treatment; b) skills and ability to perform the range of nursing procedures and techniques found in general nursing practice and the ability to translate these skills to the home setting; c) demonstrated effective teaching skills. This level of knowledge, skills and ability may generally be acquired through 2 years current medical-surgical staff nurse experience in an acute care facility, or during 12 to 18 months acute care plus 6 to 9 months current experience in a home health related setting. Oncology experience preferred.

Weekday coverage

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com%28546300% %%mednurse%%

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