Hospice Field RN - Registered Nurse
About The Position
The Hospice Field RN uses clinical assessment and critical thinking skills to evaluate patient conditions and tailor care plans that manage symptoms and enhance comfort. The nurse educates patients and families, provides emotional support, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care. The role requires managing patient visits, documentation, and follow-ups in a field environment, while providing culturally sensitive and dignified care. Proficiency with electronic medical records and healthcare technology supports accurate documentation and information sharing. Responsibilities described in the posting also include comprehensive assessment and treatment of patients’ physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs; determining eligibility and appropriate levels of home health care; developing, implementing, and documenting plans of care; educating patients and families; coordinating care with caregivers and other clinicians; and monitoring patient outcomes and payer requirements.
Requirements
- Current RN license.
- Valid driver’s license.
- CPR certification.
- Valid auto insurance.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of Home Health RN experience.
- HomeCare HomeBase experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments and treatment addressing patients’ physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
- Apply admission and recertification criteria to determine appropriate levels of care and patient eligibility for home health services.
- Develop, implement, and document plans of care, and recommend revisions as necessary.
- Consult with and educate patients and families about self-care techniques, nutrition, and dietary needs.
- Determine the scope and frequency of services based on patient acuity and patient and family needs.
- Assess caregivers’ ability to meet patients’ immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
- Initiate appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Apply infection-control concepts and standard precautions when coordinating and providing patient care.
- Provide clinical direction to Home Health Aides and LPNs/LVNs.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals.
- Inform physicians and other personnel of changes in patient needs and intervention outcomes, and evaluate patient and family responses to care.
- Monitor assigned cases for compliance with third-party payer requirements.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, team members, and other healthcare professionals.
- Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams and provide emotional support to patients and families.
Benefits
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k): eligible after 3 months of service; immediately 100% vested; employer contributes 100% of the first 3% the employee contributes each pay period.
- Health Savings Account.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Company vehicles may be available after 90 days of full-time employment, subject to Fleet Car team terms and conditions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
