The Lifecare Institute - Hospice Nurse

GBMC HealthCare • Institute, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lifecare Institute is seeking a Hospice Nurse to identify patient/family care needs and provide nursing and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and their families. This role involves providing quality nursing care to patients with life-limiting illnesses, maintaining the highest level of care in conjunction with the primary physician. The Hospice Nurse participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized plans of care, consults with physicians, and evaluates patient/family responses to interventions. Education and family teaching regarding infection control protocols and maintaining quality care are key components. The role also includes accurate and timely documentation, participation in Quality Improvement Programs, and providing direction to support staff. The Hospice Nurse will also attend to patients and families at the time of patient's death and demonstrate GBMC Values: Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, Ethical Behavior, and Results.

Requirements

• ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution.
• Two years of nursing experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledgeable of universal precautions for infection control and employs safe practices for self-protection.
• Strong time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to be patient and family focused.
• Skill in the use of EMR (Electronic Medical Record) and/or ability to learn.
• Current MD registered nursing license.
• Ability to stand and walk almost constantly up to ninety 90% of work time and lifting and positioning patients up to fifty 50% of work time.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail and often in stressful situations.
• Maintain current nursing license.

Nice To Haves

• GBMC Values: Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, Ethical Behavior, Results.

Responsibilities

• Identifies patient/family care needs and provides nursing and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and their families.
• Provides quality nursing care to patients with life-limiting illness to maintain the highest level of care for the patient in conjunction with the primary physician by initiating and maintaining the nursing process.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement a patient directed individualized plan of care.
• Consults with attending physician when necessary.
• Evaluates patient/family response to intervention and modifies care plan appropriately.
• Provides patient and family education to achieve skills necessary to maintain quality care, promote patient/family independence and to facilitate the patient living fully until death.
• Teach patient/family infection control protocols.
• Documents on appropriate chart and forms in an accurate and timely manner to provide a written record of inpatient course.
• Participates in Quality Improvement Program to maintain or improve the quality of patient care.
• Provides direction and supervision to Patient Care Partners, Unit Receptionists and volunteers to maintain environment.
• Accurately completes daily acuity assessment for assigned patient.
• Attends to patient and family at the time of patient’s death.

Benefits

• Pre-paid tuition to pursue professional development, additional certifications, and degree programs
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401 (a) and 403 (b) retirement savings plan
• Competitive salary
• Generous paid time off
• Free parking
• Monthly MTA bus pass subsidy-85% paid by GBMC "if applicable"
• Company subsidized onsite fitness and wellness center "if applicable"

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree