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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.