Hospice Registered Nurse- PRN RN

Compassus•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

The Hospice Registered Nurse models Compassus values and promotes its philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as a foundation. The role upholds the Code of Ethical Conduct and promotes positive working relationships within the company and with external stakeholders. As an interdisciplinary team (IDT) member, the nurse provides routine and emergency assessments, including admissions responsibilities, as well as educational and evaluative services for patients and families. The nurse supports patients and families in maintaining comfort and coping, flexes their schedule to meet agency staffing needs, and provides after-hours emergency support. On-call responsibilities are part of the role. The nurse provides and coordinates routine and emergency patient care through case management, following the plan of care and collaborating with the IDT, Medical Director, attending physician, and psychosocial team. Responsibilities include monitoring responses to symptom-relief measures, educating patients and caregivers, updating and communicating changes to the plan of care, documenting care, and helping prevent avoidable hospitalizations by responding to patient and family needs in the home. The position requires an active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state or states of employment and current CPR certification. Compassus describes a culture focused on compassion, respect, appreciation, career development, innovation, recognition, and inclusion. It offers competitive pay, flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state or states of employment.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including calculations involving rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to read and interpret business and professional materials, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English.
Ability to understand and articulate an integrated healthcare-at-home philosophy.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the role, including regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity, and lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds.
Ability to meet the position's visual acuity requirements, including close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of nursing practice or equivalent experience.
Hospice, oncology, home health, and/or long-term care experience.

Responsibilities

Complete routine and emergency patient assessments as indicated by departmental policy, including admissions responsibilities.
Provide clinical and psychosocial services according to the plan of care through case management.
Record observations, treatments, and other pertinent information.
Communicate with the IDT, Medical Director, and attending physician as directed about measures to alleviate symptoms and monitor patient responses.
Provide physical and emotional care to support patients and families during crises, in collaboration with the psychosocial team.
Help prevent unwarranted hospitalizations by meeting patient and family needs in the home and responding proactively and reactively to crises.
Manage routine and emergency patient care.
Collaborate with the IDT to provide clinical and psychosocial interventions and coordinate appropriate, continuous, quality hospice care.
Update the plan of care for the IDT and communicate and document changes to the Hospice RNCM or Hospice Director of Clinical Services.
Identify when intervention from other IDT members may be needed and communicate patient and family needs to the team.
Educate patients and caregivers about patient care, disease progression, the dying process, symptom control, and wound care.
Keep the physician and Medical Director informed of patient needs and condition.
Ensure documentation is available at the bedside.
Notify other IDT members of physician concerns and suggestions.
Submit required documentation and paperwork to contracted facilities after visits.
Complete and submit IDT narratives, time logs, and other required documentation by 10 a.m. the following day.
Flex schedule to meet agency staffing needs and provide after-hours emergency support, including on-call coverage.
Perform other duties as assigned.