Hospice PRN Registered Nurse (RN)

VIA Health Partners•Indian Land, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

VIA Health Partners is an industry leader and top-10 nationally ranked provider of end-of-life care. We are a community-based, not-for-profit hospice & palliative care provider with deep community roots and decades of experience serving all patients’ and families’ needs regardless of their ability to pay or their medical complexity. We are a people-first organization whose funds go to serve our mission. Due to our significant growth, we are looking for amazing new staff who share these same values. Apply now and be a part of our success story.

Requirements

A Diploma or associate degree in nursing is required
A current, active, and unrestricted compact (multistate) license as a Registered Nurse (RN) is required.
Current CPR required
Minimum 1-year related experience for inpatient units (IPU) and 2 years for other nursing positions.
Experience in direct care of patients with life limiting illnesses required.
Computer proficiency is required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
CHPN preferred.

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility for the coordination and delivery of patient/caregiver care.
Conducts nursing assessments to assist in the overall management of patient/caregiver needs.
When appropriate, develops, implements, evaluates, and updates the plan of care to ensure that care is uninterrupted and that goals are achieved.
Facilitates patient and caregiver independence to the extent possible.
When providing hospice care, appropriately utilizes VIA Health Partners patient related protocols, standing orders and guidelines.
Assumes responsibility for conducting effective patient and caregiver education.
Encourages and allows time for questions and consultation.
Provides education to patients and families as needed.
Communicates effectively with members of the IDG, patients, caregivers, and other health professionals to ensure continuity of care.
Maintains open lines of communication with supervisor.
Keeps supervisor apprised of any complex patient/caregiver issues.
Applies principles of infection control.
Follows guidelines for universal precautions in accordance with accepted professional practices.
Attends, participates, and may facilitate interdisciplinary group conferences [IDG] and special care conferences.
Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with team members.
Identifies specific patient/caregiver needs and make referral to appropriate team members.
Ensures accurate, complete, succinct, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with VIA Health Partners guidelines and the requirements of licensure and certification standards.
Demonstrates competency in knowledge and skills.
Ensures that VIA Health Partners professional reputation is maintained and projected.
Assumes responsibility for professional development and staying abreast of current trends in the healthcare field.
Incorporates new information and methods into practice.
Maintains current professional licensure, CPR certification and CEU requirements.
Maintain productive and professional relations with external agencies and healthcare providers.
Exhibits time management skills.
Able to plan workday while remaining able to respond appropriately to crisis.
Cleans patient rooms as required per patient room cleaning procedure.
Ensures all areas of facility are clean and appropriately stocked with supplies.
Keeps the family room clean throughout the day.
Ensures proper chemicals are used for cleaning different surfaces.
Ensures protective equipment is used when working with chemicals, i.e., gloves, glasses.