Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Hospice unit position requiring 2 years of hospice/geriatric nursing experience and an active VA or compact RN license.

Details

• Hospice unit within a home health/hospice setting, covering the Arlington VA territory
• Geriatric patient population receiving end-of-life and palliative care
• Average caseload of 5-7 patients per day
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
• Weekend coverage required as needed
• No on-call responsibilities
• Uses Netsmart charting system

Requirements

• Active RN license (VA or Compact) required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Hospice and geriatric nursing experience required
• Experience with end-of-life care, pain management, and symptom assessment preferred
• Phlebotomy and IV management skills, including central lines and ports, preferred
• Knowledge of ethical and legal issues in hospice care (advanced directives, palliative sedation, organ donation) preferred
• Experience with patient/family education, goal setting, and Medicare regulations preferred
• THC drug screening required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive hospice nursing care including symptom management, pain control, and end-of-life support
• Responsibilities may include bereavement planning, death pronouncement, and postmortem care
• Scrubs of any color permitted as dress code
• Mileage reimbursement provided at $0.58 per mile for territory travel
• No RTO permitted during the first two weeks or during orientation
• No call-ins permitted
• Orientation includes 16 hours of virtual training modules completed over two days
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate