• RN - Home Hospice Program

    Essentia Health (Duluth, MN)


    Job Description:

    Responsible to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, supervise and coordinate the home care of patients in accordance with professional standards of nursing and policies and procedures of Essentia Health. Provides direct patient care to patients requiring care for medical, diagnostic and emergency conditions.This position does include working weekends, holidays, and call shifts.Work Experience:Minimum of 1 year clinical nursing experience.

    Education Qualifications:

    Educational Requirements:

    + Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program.

    + Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.

    Experience:

    + At least 2 years of nursing experience, with a preference for experience in hospice, palliative care, home health care, or Critical Care.

    + Experience in health information management, business, or related field

    + Recent Hospice experience within the last 5 years.

    Additional Qualifications:

    + Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license as verified through appropriate licensing agency.

    + Proof of current motor vehicle insurance.

    + Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other state and federal regulations related to hospice care.

    Certifications:

    + Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing (CHPN) or willingness to obtain certification within a specified timeframe.

    + Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

    Skills:

    + Strong clinical skills in pain management and symptom control.

    + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members.

    + Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule.

    + Competence in electronic health record (EHR) systems and other computer applications.

    Personal Attributes:

    + Compassionate and empathetic demeanor.

    + Strong organizational and time-management skills.

    + Emotional resilience and the ability to handle stressful situations.

    Physical Requirements:

    + Ability to travel to patients’ homes and provide care in varying environments.

    + Physical stamina to perform duties such as lifting, moving patients, and providing direct patient care.

    Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

    Our Benefits are exceptional and include:

    + **Shift Differential for Evenings and Overnights**

    + **Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program for higher education**

    + **Career Development**

    + **Medical & Dental Insurance, Paid personal leave, 401K, Adoption Assistance**

     

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    Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

     

    **Job Location:** Support Services Building

    **Shift Rotation:** Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

    **Shift Start/End:** 0800/1630

    **Hours Per Pay Period:** 0

    **Union:** SMMC MNA Home Care - Unit A (SMMHC)

    **FTE:** 0.8

    **Weekends:** yes

    **Call Obligations:** Yes

     

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