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Position Title:  Resource RN 

By joining our circle of care at Centrica Care Navigators, you will have the opportunity to support our patients and their families during some of life's most challenging times. We believe you will find our collaborative team and the vital work we do to be the most rewarding chapter of your career. 

As a Resource RN, you will provide skilled professional nursing care, in person or telephonically, to the patient/family/caregiver in compliance with regulations established by the Michigan Board of Nursing and the policies of Centrica Care Navigators.  Resource RN's are assigned a location to work based on prioritized staffing needs and when unplanned needs arise.

*Here's what you will be doing: *

• Conducts on-call/emergent nursing assessments and scheduled visits to assure the highest level of physical and emotional comfort for the patient.
• Performs symptom management based on verbal assessment.  
• Communicates with Provider and members of the interdisciplinary group regarding ongoing patient needs and changes to the plan of care.  
• Documents all communications and services in an accurate and timely manner in the electronic medical record.
• Arranges for DME/supply delivery, medication refills, and the ordering of tests as prescribed by the provider.
• Provides medication, diet and other education as ordered by the attending physician or designee and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients/families/caregivers.  Works together with the other members of the Interdisciplinary Group.
• Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and the Interdisciplinary Group members to provide continuity of care and meet the emotional needs of the patient/family/caregiver.

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*Work schedule: *

• 6p-6a -- scheduled days vary
• 2 (12's) a week, schedule days vary
• Every other weekend
• Every third holiday

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*Requirements: *

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional (registered) nursing. 
• Maintain license as a Registered Nurse from the State of Michigan. 
• Minimum of one-year general nursing experience with current Hospice, medical, surgical, or critical care experience. 
• Current BLS certification. 
• Experience with issues concerning the terminally ill, and death/dying, and pain and symptom management. 
• Maintain a valid Michigan driver's license and the availability of a reliable, licensed and insured vehicle for use on the job, vehicle must be insured in accordance with the State of Michigan. 
• Negative TB skin test and/or chest X-ray and other tests as required by Centrica Care Navigators. 
• Up to date on all routine immunizations required by LARA and agency policy. 

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Benefits:

Centrica Care Navigators is committed to providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits and rewards package that helps employees and their families lead a healthy, balanced life.

Our benefit offerings include healthcare coverage, including vision, dental, and EAP; 403(b) tax-advantaged account with employer match; paid time off; Life and AD&D insurance coverage.

*About: *

Originally founded as Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan, Centrica Care Navigators is a nonprofit organization that was created to serve the communities where we live. We've established a long legacy of innovation to provide a better, more comprehensive circle of care for you and your family. During our 40-plus years of caring for our community, we've continually expanded our services and reach to serve more of our neighbors at