Travel Nurse RN - Hospice - $1,580-2,000 per week

Company: Critical Connection, inc
Location: Rockville
Posted on: September 13, 2023

Job Description:

Critical Connection, inc is seeking a travel nurse RN Hospice for a travel nursing job in Rockville, Maryland.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Hospice
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel
  Contract/Travel Hospice RN -
  We are seeking a compassionate hospice nurse to provide our terminally ill patients with quality care. In this role, you will be assessing patients' medical conditions, maintaining patients' comfort during the final stages of life, and providing loved ones with guidance and support.
  To ensure success, hospice nurses should exhibit experience in a similar hospice environment and the ability to deal with end-of-life care challenges. An accomplished hospice nurse will be someone whose dedicated care results in terminally ill patients receiving exceptional end-of-life support.
  Mon - Fri (40-45 hours weekly), 4/5 patients daily, Paid travel & documentation time, Prefer Seasoned Nurses
  Hospice Nurse Responsibilities:
  
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  • Collaborating on terminally ill patients' care with physicians, social workers, chaplains, nursing assistants, and other stakeholders.
    
  • Preparing and adjusting patient care plans as needed.
    
  • Frequently visiting patients to monitor vital signs and physical comfort levels.
    
  • Performing prescribed treatments and administering pain management medications.
    
  • Informing physicians about changes in patients' conditions.
    
  • Providing loved ones and primary caregivers with patient care information, end-of-life education, and emotional support.
    
  • Maintaining and updating medical charts, patient files, and health records.
    
  • Notifying attending physicians, hospice staff members, and family members of patients' deaths when they occur.
    
  • Advising grieving family members on coping techniques, counseling services, and available community resources.
    
    Hospice Nurse Requirements:
    
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    • Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (BSN).
      
    • State-approved licensure and registered nurse (RN) certification.
      
    • A minimum of 7 years experience as a hospice nurse, -OR- a seasoned nurse with a strong clinical background.
      
    • Competency in electronic patient and hospice management systems, such Net Smart - My Unity.
      
    • In-depth knowledge of monitoring and managing terminally ill patients' conditions and comfort.
      
    • Superb analytical and diagnostic skills.
      
    • Great interpersonal, communication, and collaboration abilities, as well as a compassionate nature.
      
    • Exceptional ability to manage stress and emotional challenges.
      
      Critical Connections Job ID #1d711c76-3a25-4eb3-8240-d3fe5f70e0f5. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) HospiceAbout Critical Connection, incThis isn--t just a job you are looking for. You--are building a career. CCI can help you make your next move and help you to know when it--s the right move.We want to know about your career and personal goals, including what you want to achieve now and well into the future. Building solid relationships through transparency and trust with our Therapists and Nurses is the foundation of our process.CCI gives you access to opportunities with the best--healthcare organizations and private practicesthroughout the United States. We understand these healthcare providers' needs and the company culture,--allowing us to connect you with the right employer for--your career goals, skills, and financial objectives.--Submitting your--profile--is just the start. We meet with--you to learn more about who you are, both as a--healthcare professional and as a person - your dreams,--your strengths, and your values. Then you can leave the--travel--search to us. There is no stress, no hassles, no time--wasted searching multiple want ads and job placement--websites - just the best opportunities for you.--CCI--s commitment to getting to know each candidate--guarantees the best professional and--personal fit between CCI candidates and healthcare--employers. Make the connection today!

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