Hospice RN Field Nurse

CommuniCare Health Services•Akron, OH

About The Position

At Dignity Care Hospice, the Hospice RN Field Nurse plans, organizes, and directs home care services, with an emphasis on community health education and experience. The nurse uses community resources to plan and direct services that meet the needs of patients and families in their homes and communities. The role includes assessing patients and families, developing and revising care plans, supervising and directing LPNs and Home Health Aides, administering prescribed medications and treatments, coordinating care, and communicating patient needs to physicians. The position is full-time.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Active RN licensure.
One to two years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting.
Licensed driver with an automobile insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and in good working order.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree with one year of home health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete an initial assessment of the patient and family to determine home care needs, including a physical assessment and history of current and previous illnesses.
Supervise and direct the LPN and/or Home Health Aide in implementing the patient care plan.
Develop patient education plans as needed and direct the LPN in implementing them.
Create and modify the Home Health Aide care plan and supervise aide services through patient feedback and onsite interactions.
Evaluate and revise the plan of care as the patient’s status and needs change.
Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses.
Develop a plan of care with goals based on nursing diagnoses and therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative actions.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
Identify discharge-planning needs as part of care-plan development and implement them before discharge.
Act as Case Manager when assigned by the Clinical Supervisor and coordinate care for the assigned caseload.
Prepare clinical notes as needed and communicate with the physician regarding patient needs.