Hospice Registered Nurse- PRN RN

Compassus•DeKalb, IL

3d•$30 - $51

About The Position

The Hospice Registered Nurse models Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation, promotes the Compassus philosophy and 6 Pillars of Success, and upholds the Code of Ethical Conduct. The nurse promotes positive working relationships within the company and with external stakeholders. As an interdisciplinary team (IDT) member, the nurse provides routine and emergency assessment services, including admissions responsibilities, as well as educational and evaluative services for patients and families. The role supports patients and families in maintaining comfort and coping, flexes its schedule to meet agency staffing needs, and includes after-hours emergency support and on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state(s) of employment.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including computing rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to read and interpret business and professional publications, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, business 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 articulate and embrace the integrated healthcare-at-home philosophy.

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, including admissions responsibilities, as indicated by departmental policy.
Provide clinical and psychosocial services through case management according to the plan of care.
Record observations, treatments, and other pertinent information.
Communicate with the IDT, Medical Director, and attending Physician as directed regarding symptom-relief measures, and monitor 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 at 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.
Communicate and document plan-of-care changes to the Hospice RNCM or Hospice Director of Clinical Services.
Identify when other IDT members may need to intervene and communicate patient and family needs to the IDT.
Educate patients and caregivers about patient care, disease and dying processes, 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.
Submit IDT narratives, time logs, and other required documentation by 10 a.m. the following day.
Flex the schedule to meet agency staffing needs and provide after-hours emergency support, including on-call coverage.
Perform other duties as assigned.