Hospice Registered Nurse- Full Time, Days, Atlantic Visiting Nurse, Sussex County
About The Position
Assumes responsibility for case management. Prioritizes schedule to accommodate patient's needs. Evaluates the plan of care and revises as needed. Demonstrates knowledge of pharmacology and safe medication management and end-of-life symptom management. Routinely reconciles medications. Maintain current medication orders. Shows evidence of interdisciplinary communication. Participates in PI meetings and activities/committees as requested. Assists with growing agency business. Provides orientation to new employees. Accepts other assignments as requested. Cross trains to learn new skills and demonstrates a willingness to teach each other.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program.
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
- BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- All ASN must complete their BSN studies within five years of their start date.
- 1+ year of experience in Nursing or Hospice
Responsibilities
- Performs Patient assessments.
- Accurately assesses patient’s appropriateness for hospice care, learning needs and progress toward goals
- Develops the plan of care for the patient and family
- Ensures appropriate utilization of services
- Maintains visit productivity standards
- Demonstrates knowledge of insurance reimbursement
- Completes discharge assessments
- Performs laptop transfer of data twice daily
- Completes admission assessment and transfers within 24 hours
- Completes re-visit documentation and transfers
- Uses appropriate teaching methods for patients and families
- Evaluates teaching plan and revises as necessary
- Documents patient education tools used
- Assumes responsibility for Case Management.
- Develops/implements/evaluates plan of care based on evidence-based knowledge
- Revises care plan as indicated
- Prioritizes care needs
- Demonstrates knowledge of hospice regulations and insurance reimbursement guidelines
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
