Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

As a Registered Nurse (RN) at Brighton/Suncrest Hospice, your responsibilities will encompass providing direct patient care in various settings, such as private homes and healthcare facilities. You will conduct psych-social assessments and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to implement care plans. Additionally, you will manage cases, coordinate admissions, and serve as a resource advocate for patients, always focusing on delivering high-quality and compassionate care.

To qualify for the Registered Nurse (RN) position at Brighton/Suncrest Hospice, candidates must hold a current RN licensure in good standing for the state of practice. You should demonstrate strong teamwork abilities, independent working skills, and effective time management to juggle visits and documentation. Familiarity with hospice rules and the ability to learn electronic medical records systems are also essential, along with a valid driver’s license to travel throughout the service area.

Brighton/Suncrest Hospice provides an attractive benefits package for Registered Nurse (RN) employees, including a competitive annual salary between $70,000 and $80,000, health insurance benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and generous paid time off. Additionally, there’s a 401k plan with employer matching, which fully vests after just 90 days of employment, promoting financial security for our staff.

Brighton/Suncrest Hospice prioritizes work-life balance for Registered Nurse (RN) staff by maintaining manageable patient caseloads, allowing nurses to spend quality time with each patient. We also cultivate a supportive work environment that values team dynamics and encourages open communication amongst staff members, thus alleviating work-related stress and promoting overall well-being.

Registered Nurses (RNs) at Brighton/Suncrest Hospice can expect robust support from a collaborative interdisciplinary team, which includes social workers, chaplains, nurses, and leadership. This team-based approach provides RNs with the guidance and encouragement they need, enhancing their capacity to deliver exceptional patient care while sharing knowledge and resources effectively.

When answering this question, share your personal motivations for pursuing hospice care. Express your passion for providing comfort and dignity to patients during their final stages of life, emphasizing empathy and the desire to make a positive impact on families.

Your answer should highlight your communication skills and emotional intelligence. Discuss your ability to approach sensitive matters with compassion, your strategies for delivering bad news, and the importance of creating a supportive environment for families.

Focus on providing examples from past experiences where you collaborated effectively within a team. Emphasize your understanding of each member's role in the care plan and how you contributed to cohesive teamwork that benefited patient outcomes.

In your response, outline your approach to time management and prioritization. Discuss your methods for triaging patient needs based on urgency and complexity, illustrating how this skill ensures quality care while meeting deadlines.

Share your familiarity with EMR systems, any specific software you have used, and how you effectively document patient information. Highlight the importance of accurate record-keeping in hospice care and your commitment to maintaining thorough documentation.

Provide a real example of a challenging situation, detailing the context, the actions you took, and the positive outcome. This showcases your problem-solving skills and resilience in a nursing environment.

Discuss your approach to conducting thorough patient assessments, including the physical, emotional, and social dimensions of care. Emphasize your ability to evaluate patients accurately and create individualized care plans.

Share your strategies for providing emotional support to families post-loss, such as active listening, counseling resources, and encouraging memorialization practices. This shows you understand the holistic approach to hospice care.

Tailor your answer by mentioning Brighton/Suncrest Hospice's values, culture, and commitment to improving hospice care. Align your professional aspirations with their mission and exemplify how you can contribute positively to their team.

Highlight your commitment to continuous learning through attending workshops, webinars, or reading current literature on hospice care. This reflects your dedication to professional development and delivering high-quality care.