Travel Nurse RN - Hospice
Moab, UT
Genie Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

This will be a working manager position, primarily responsible for managing the OPNS staff (2-3 employees) along with overall management of the program.

 Programmatic duties include quality control, compliance, financials, outreach marketing, and clinical oversight. 

This position also provides administrative on-call support for all departments of the hospital as a member of nursing leadership.

. The right candidate is passionate about patient care and is equally comfortable completing administrative duties. 

Qualifications:

· Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Utah or compact state RN license.

· Minimum of 3 year of nursing experience, preferably in hospice, home health or palliative care.

· Strong clinical assessment skills.

· Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

· Compassionate demeanor and ability to support patients and families during difficult times.

· Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required for home visits. Mileage reimbursement $.70 per mile.

· Current BLS Certification

· On-Call 1-3 shifts per week, to include 3 weekends during the 13 week contract depending on staffing levels

 Able to respond within 45 minutes to patient needs when on call.

· Able to work holiday

Key Responsibilities:

· Perform comprehensive assessments of patients’ needs and coordinate individualized care plans.

· Provide pain and symptom management consistent with the hospice plan of care.

· Educate and support patients and families regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life issues, and the hospice philosophy.

· Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, social workers, chaplains and volunteers.

· Participate in on-call rotation

· Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with state, federal, and organizational policies.