Hospice RN - PRN

Luminos Hospice•Blue Springs, MO

10d

About The Position

The Hospice RN administers nursing care to hospice patients in their place of residence and coordinates care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team, patients, families, and referring agencies. The role assumes responsibility for and participates in care coordination. The nurse conducts comprehensive assessments of how terminal illness affects patients’ physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs; determines hospice eligibility and appropriate levels of care; and develops, documents, and updates plans of care. The position includes educating patients and families, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, directing hospice aides and LPNs/LVNs, documenting progress, communicating changes and outcomes to physicians and other personnel, and ensuring care quality and compliance. The RN also participates in quality improvement and professional development activities and provides assigned on-call services.

Requirements

Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
Current driver’s license.
Current CPR certification.
Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting.
Nursing skills consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations.
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
Strong attention to detail and organizational habits.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

One year of full-time hospice experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the effects of terminal disease on patients’ physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
Apply hospice admission and recertification criteria to determine appropriate levels of care and patient eligibility.
Develop, implement, and document plans of care; recommend revisions as needed to support quality and continuity of care.
Consult with and educate patients and families about disease processes, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition, and dietary needs.
Prioritize needs with interdisciplinary team members and determine the scope and frequency of services based on acuity and patient and family needs.
Assess caregivers’ ability to meet patients’ immediate needs at admission and throughout care.
Apply infection-control concepts and standard precautions while coordinating and providing patient care.
Provide clinical direction to Hospice Aides and LPNs/LVNs.
Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals and ensure appropriate documentation of care.
Inform physicians and other personnel about changes in patient needs and intervention outcomes; evaluate patient and family responses to care.
Monitor assigned cases for compliance with third-party payer requirements.
Participate in Hospice-sponsored in-service programs and maintain or improve clinical competency.
Participate in the Hospice QAPI program and promote the Hospice’s philosophy and administrative policies.
Perform assigned on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, team members, and other health care professionals.