Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Hospice Sussman House

Description

Nursing
Req #: 81109

Looking for a flexible role where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families? Join the team at Sussman House, a hospice care home located on the MaineHealth Pen Bay campus, and become part of a compassionate team dedicated to providing comfort, dignity, and support during life's most important moments.Sussman House provides care for people whose symptoms are not well managed at home and who are in need of hospice care as they near the end of life. In addition to caring for terminally ill patients, the team provides support, comfort, and hospitality to families who wish to be present with their loved ones during their final days.

As a per diem team member, you'll have the flexibility to fit work around your lifestyle while remaining connected to meaningful patient care and a supportive interdisciplinary team. You'll have the opportunity to build lasting connections with patients and families, providing compassionate care and helping create a peaceful, comforting environment during a deeply important time.If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity where your presence, compassion, and clinical skills can make a profound impact, we'd love to hear from you. Join a team that is committed to delivering exceptional hospice care while supporting patients and families with dignity, respect, and compassion every step of the way.

This is a Registered Nurse 2 vacancy open to candidates with greater than 1 year of RN work experience.

Summary:
The MH Registered Nurse II -Inpatient Hospice Sussman Houserole provides nursing care and coordinates care for terminally ill patients of all ages in their homes utilizing nursing principles, systems, and resources that affect health status and results in maximum outcome achievement.

MH RN II: This level is competent in their clinical role and has demonstrated the ability to care for most patients assigned. Though not able to care for every patient type within their area of hire, demonstrates how to obtain the appropriate resources to develop required skills and knowledge over time. This level included automatic advancement after 1 year as an RN I - must be in good standing and meets RN I requirements.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
2. License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Registered Professional Nurse required. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date. Valid Driver's License to operate a motor vehicle, with vehicle available for work covered by liability insurance as specified by agency policy required
3. Experience: One year of recent RN experience required. Automatic advancement from RN I level if all onboarding requirements are complete, including the New Grad Residency (where applicable).

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Additional Information

If you have questions about this role, please contact kaye.cross@mainehealth.org