Home Health Hospice Registered Nurse
Bennington, VT
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Hospice Registered Nurse

Location: Bennington, Vermont
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide occasional Home Care visits.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess patient and caregiver needs and deliver quality care in compliance with evidence-based practice, State and Federal regulations, and Vermont State Board of Nursing standards.
• Develop and communicate realistic plans of care involving patients and caregivers.
• Serve as Case Manager for assigned patients, managing caseloads and visit times per agency productivity standards.
• Complete OASIS documentation accurately and timely, staying current with documentation requirements.
• Implement medical plans of care, nursing interventions, and procedures to ensure safe, effective, quality care.
• Maintain proficiency in high-tech skills such as IV use and maintenance, wound VAC, and complex wound care, ensuring infection control standards.
• Collaborate with LPNs within their scope of practice, delegate tasks, review documentation, and act on recommendations.
• Evaluate and adjust plans of care based on patient responses and identified problems.
• Maintain accurate nursing care documentation for effective communication within the healthcare team.
• Follow agency protocols for visit documentation and follow-up.
• Educate patients and caregivers on medication side effects, treatment options, discharge instructions, and reportable conditions.
• Identify and communicate interdisciplinary patient needs (e.g., physical therapy, social work) promptly.
• Complete required Agency, State, and Federal forms timely, including HHABN and Medicare Notice of Non-Coverage.
• Manage visits efficiently and communicate scheduling needs proactively.
• Assess patient needs for Home Care Aide services and coordinate plans of care accordingly.
• Report patient incidents to Quality Improvement specialists as needed.
• Coordinate safe patient discharges and transfers with appropriate documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, providers, team members, and vendors to support the plan of care.
• Participate in monthly peer review audits and provide/accept constructive feedback professionally.
• Schedule and facilitate case conferences to enhance team communication and document meetings.
• Advocate proactively for patient care issues sensitive to individual patient and family needs.
• Participate actively in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings to develop and update individualized plans of care.
• Stay current on pain control, symptom management, and advanced nursing skills.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Vermont.
• Experience in hospice or home health nursing preferred.
• Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments and case management.
• Proficiency in high-tech nursing skills including IV therapy and wound care.
• Strong documentation skills and knowledge of OASIS requirements.
• Effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified or required.
• Specialty years of experience are not explicitly stated; however, hospice nursing experience is implied.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with hospice or home health experience seeking a contract role in Vermont.