Registered Nurse

About the job

Gentiva is hiring a part-time hospice registered nurse (RN) case manager in Liberty Lake. The nurse is the main contact for hospice patients and their families and gives skilled nursing care wherever the patient lives, including private homes and assisted living.

What you'll do

• Assess and reassess patients in person or by phone and adjust care as their condition changes
• Give skilled nursing care and manage pain and symptoms according to each patient's goals of care
• Write and update individualized care plans, including how often each patient is visited
• Work with physicians, nurse practitioners, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, chaplains and the rest of the interdisciplinary group
• Teach patients and caregivers about the disease, medications, nutrition, self-care and what to expect at the end of life
• Offer emotional, physical and spiritual support and bereavement guidance to families
• Report changes or signs of decline to the right provider and keep clinical records current
• Take part in on-call coverage as needed

What you need

• Registered nurse education and a current nursing license in the state where you work
• At least one year as an RN in hospice, home health, long-term care, oncology or an acute care hospital; school internships and clinical hours may count in some cases
• CPR certification
• A valid driver's license, current auto insurance and reliable transportation for work
• Comfort with the life and death issues hospice patients and families face

Preferred

• Hospice or palliative care experience

Schedule

• Part-time
• On-call duties as applicable

Benefits

• A 401(k) with a company match
• Career advancement opportunities
• National and local recognition programs
• A teammate assistance fund