Tact Staff
Travel Nurse RN - Hospice - $2,394 per week
Tact Staff, Colchester, Vermont, us, 05446
Tact Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN Hospice for a travel nursing job in Colchester, Vermont.Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
HospiceDiscipline:
RNStart Date:
12/09/2024Duration:
13 weeks36 hours per weekShift:
12 hoursEmployment Type:
TravelTravel Rate: $95 Radius: $90: 51-100 miles Local: $85: 50 miles or less--- Hospice RN: Position is 10H shifts, 40H per week; Minimum of 3 years prior community hospice experience required; BLS required; Hospice/End of Life-Complex symptom management and education; Symptom assessment and management with high level of critical thinking skills; Comfort initiating and participating in goals of care discussions and planning with patients, family, and team; Medication management and administration (IV, Subcutaneous, oral, sublingual, rectal, and other routes). Monday to Sunday; Bi-weekly Orientations on Monday. IVS to OFFER; This facility requires ALL work history information (Bed count, EMR, facility type, etc.) to be complete in order to submit. Please ensure all employment gaps over 30 days are explained. Covid and Flu declinations accepted- please have either proof or declinations in packet. No block schedules for any reason. Public Transportation is NOT accessible in this area, please ensure you have reliable transportation, personal vehicle or rental vehicle are strongly recommended. Vehicles should be equipped with all season or snow tires during the months of November – April....
Facility Name: UVMHN Home Health HospiceTotal # of Facility Beds:
NAUnit Name: We have a total hospice census of about 100 with 21 beds in an inpatient setting (McClure Miller Respite House MMRH) 80 in home/ SNF/ALF setting – 21 @MMRHUnit Specialty: Home Health HospiceTotal # of Unit Beds/Suites/Deliveries: See aboveTeaching Facility:
? Y
? NTeaching Hospital Experience Required: ? Y
? NTrauma Level: N/APrior Travel Experience Required:
? Y
? NMinimum # Years Clinical Experience Required: 3-5Minimum # Years Clinical Experience in Specialty Required: 3Certifications Required: BLSCertifications Preferred: Note any othersNurse Patient Ratio by shift: Nurses in home setting carry caseloads of 12-14 patients. At MMRH day nurses care for 5-7 patients (all levels of care) and overnights shift up to 11.Circulate/Scrub as applicable:
NAAncillary Assistance:CNA/ PCT:
? Y
? N
#staff per shift: 4Unit clerk/Secretary:
? Y
? N
#staff per shift:Other:
#staff per shift:Advanced Practice on the unit: we have a NP FT for our Program-most of clinical work is at MMRH# Days of Orientation: 2-3Specialty Testing for Unit/Facility:
? U
? F onboarding online prior to arrivalPatient Care Modality: Hospice/End of Life-Complex symptom management and educationDress CodeScrubs/color: Business casual or non-hospital scrubs-non institutional colorsShoes: closed toe/supportiveJewelry: limited, cannot interview with precautionsHair/Beard: neat/tidyNail Polish: noDocumentation System: Net Smart (part of orientation training) * Oasis is not required for Hospice (just HH)Medication System: NAFloating Required:
? Y
? NTo what units/facilities: Not currently, although it is best when RN trains across settingsDescribe the rotation: between home hospice and MMRHCharge required:
? Y
? NScheduling: MMRH: 7-7:30 (12 hrs.) 8a-4:30 M-F home hospice W/E rotShift Hours: will post Rotation Schedule: MMRH-1 weekend shift/pay-Rotation home hospiceSelf-Scheduling noCall Requirements: coverage rarely needed but could cover on call teamHoliday Requirements: if neededPatient Population (Diagnoses): Terminally ill (6 moth or less) -Age Range: adults primarily-at times pediatrics in home settingSpecial Equipment:CADD pumps for patient-controlled analgesia, joey, feeding pumps, gomco suction pumps, portable oral suction units, BiPap, CPAP, cough assist machines, nebulizer machines, IV pumps for continuous infusions, glucose monitoring, COAGUCHECK for INR monitoring, laptops, and agency issued work phone issued.Respiratory available 24/7 for support ? Y
? NAnesthesia available 24/7 for support ? Y
? NWho manages ventilators: N/AUnit Specific Procedures and Protocols: Pain management, starting pain continuous infusion, subcutaneous site insertion and maintenance central line care including PORT/IVAD, PICC, and other central lines, Palliative sedation, tracheostomy management and care, rectal tube management, wound care protocol, ostomy and other drain management, venipuncture for labs/specimens.Additional Unit Specific Information:
End of life care assessment and care planning requiring strong comprehensive assessment skills. Symptom assessment and management with high level of critical thinking skills. Comfort initiating and participating in goals of care discussions and planning with patients, family, and team. Medication management and administration (IV, Subcutaneous, oral, sub-lingual, rectal, and other routes. Strong communication skills and ability to teach patients and caregivers aspects of end-of-life care.
Generally, a traveler case manager is assigned a geographic area, not full territory. When they cover a weekend rotation-they would be expected to make visits throughout our service area- Chittenden & Grand Isle Countries. We have had travelers that float. Manager will post/express a need and be clear about expectations if outside of our norm. Strict protocol in place with following guidelines with use of app to call patients/families.Tact Medical Staffing Job ID #493579. 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: Registered Nurse - HospiceAbout Tact Staff
Our nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level.Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses and allied professionals with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you.Be Adventurous,
Make a Difference , Travel with Tact.Be Adventurous -
Becoming a travel nurse or allied professional is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourself, to explore a new place, and try amazing food...Make a Difference
- Nurses and allied professionals make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unnoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses and allied professionals in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do.Travel with Tact
- From the moment we receive your resume we begin trying to build a relationship with you. We know the importance of becoming your friend, before becoming your recruiter. Building friendly, yet professional relationships allows us to discover what you truly want... and don't want in a travel assignment.
Specialty:
HospiceDiscipline:
RNStart Date:
12/09/2024Duration:
13 weeks36 hours per weekShift:
12 hoursEmployment Type:
TravelTravel Rate: $95 Radius: $90: 51-100 miles Local: $85: 50 miles or less--- Hospice RN: Position is 10H shifts, 40H per week; Minimum of 3 years prior community hospice experience required; BLS required; Hospice/End of Life-Complex symptom management and education; Symptom assessment and management with high level of critical thinking skills; Comfort initiating and participating in goals of care discussions and planning with patients, family, and team; Medication management and administration (IV, Subcutaneous, oral, sublingual, rectal, and other routes). Monday to Sunday; Bi-weekly Orientations on Monday. IVS to OFFER; This facility requires ALL work history information (Bed count, EMR, facility type, etc.) to be complete in order to submit. Please ensure all employment gaps over 30 days are explained. Covid and Flu declinations accepted- please have either proof or declinations in packet. No block schedules for any reason. Public Transportation is NOT accessible in this area, please ensure you have reliable transportation, personal vehicle or rental vehicle are strongly recommended. Vehicles should be equipped with all season or snow tires during the months of November – April....
Facility Name: UVMHN Home Health HospiceTotal # of Facility Beds:
NAUnit Name: We have a total hospice census of about 100 with 21 beds in an inpatient setting (McClure Miller Respite House MMRH) 80 in home/ SNF/ALF setting – 21 @MMRHUnit Specialty: Home Health HospiceTotal # of Unit Beds/Suites/Deliveries: See aboveTeaching Facility:
? Y
? NTeaching Hospital Experience Required: ? Y
? NTrauma Level: N/APrior Travel Experience Required:
? Y
? NMinimum # Years Clinical Experience Required: 3-5Minimum # Years Clinical Experience in Specialty Required: 3Certifications Required: BLSCertifications Preferred: Note any othersNurse Patient Ratio by shift: Nurses in home setting carry caseloads of 12-14 patients. At MMRH day nurses care for 5-7 patients (all levels of care) and overnights shift up to 11.Circulate/Scrub as applicable:
NAAncillary Assistance:CNA/ PCT:
? Y
? N
#staff per shift: 4Unit clerk/Secretary:
? Y
? N
#staff per shift:Other:
#staff per shift:Advanced Practice on the unit: we have a NP FT for our Program-most of clinical work is at MMRH# Days of Orientation: 2-3Specialty Testing for Unit/Facility:
? U
? F onboarding online prior to arrivalPatient Care Modality: Hospice/End of Life-Complex symptom management and educationDress CodeScrubs/color: Business casual or non-hospital scrubs-non institutional colorsShoes: closed toe/supportiveJewelry: limited, cannot interview with precautionsHair/Beard: neat/tidyNail Polish: noDocumentation System: Net Smart (part of orientation training) * Oasis is not required for Hospice (just HH)Medication System: NAFloating Required:
? Y
? NTo what units/facilities: Not currently, although it is best when RN trains across settingsDescribe the rotation: between home hospice and MMRHCharge required:
? Y
? NScheduling: MMRH: 7-7:30 (12 hrs.) 8a-4:30 M-F home hospice W/E rotShift Hours: will post Rotation Schedule: MMRH-1 weekend shift/pay-Rotation home hospiceSelf-Scheduling noCall Requirements: coverage rarely needed but could cover on call teamHoliday Requirements: if neededPatient Population (Diagnoses): Terminally ill (6 moth or less) -Age Range: adults primarily-at times pediatrics in home settingSpecial Equipment:CADD pumps for patient-controlled analgesia, joey, feeding pumps, gomco suction pumps, portable oral suction units, BiPap, CPAP, cough assist machines, nebulizer machines, IV pumps for continuous infusions, glucose monitoring, COAGUCHECK for INR monitoring, laptops, and agency issued work phone issued.Respiratory available 24/7 for support ? Y
? NAnesthesia available 24/7 for support ? Y
? NWho manages ventilators: N/AUnit Specific Procedures and Protocols: Pain management, starting pain continuous infusion, subcutaneous site insertion and maintenance central line care including PORT/IVAD, PICC, and other central lines, Palliative sedation, tracheostomy management and care, rectal tube management, wound care protocol, ostomy and other drain management, venipuncture for labs/specimens.Additional Unit Specific Information:
End of life care assessment and care planning requiring strong comprehensive assessment skills. Symptom assessment and management with high level of critical thinking skills. Comfort initiating and participating in goals of care discussions and planning with patients, family, and team. Medication management and administration (IV, Subcutaneous, oral, sub-lingual, rectal, and other routes. Strong communication skills and ability to teach patients and caregivers aspects of end-of-life care.
Generally, a traveler case manager is assigned a geographic area, not full territory. When they cover a weekend rotation-they would be expected to make visits throughout our service area- Chittenden & Grand Isle Countries. We have had travelers that float. Manager will post/express a need and be clear about expectations if outside of our norm. Strict protocol in place with following guidelines with use of app to call patients/families.Tact Medical Staffing Job ID #493579. 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: Registered Nurse - HospiceAbout Tact Staff
Our nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level.Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses and allied professionals with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you.Be Adventurous,
Make a Difference , Travel with Tact.Be Adventurous -
Becoming a travel nurse or allied professional is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourself, to explore a new place, and try amazing food...Make a Difference
- Nurses and allied professionals make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unnoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses and allied professionals in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do.Travel with Tact
- From the moment we receive your resume we begin trying to build a relationship with you. We know the importance of becoming your friend, before becoming your recruiter. Building friendly, yet professional relationships allows us to discover what you truly want... and don't want in a travel assignment.