Per Diem RN, Nights and Weekends

Chapters Health System•Aldie, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Per Diem RN is responsible for assessing and identifying patient/family needs, utilizing the nursing process, coordinating the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), and providing palliative and supportive care to the patient/family unit. This role involves representing the Company professionally at assigned facilities, facilitating referrals, and developing strong relationships with case managers and physicians. The RN will also provide care for GIP patients in hospitals, including daily visits, professional management, documentation, and efficient discharge. Responsibilities extend to educating patients and families, supervising other nursing team members, and potentially reporting to work during emergencies to ensure service continuity.

Requirements

Current license as RN in the state where the employee will be working
Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Minimum one (1) year of in-patient nursing or hospice experience for external candidates; for internal applicants, minimum of 6-months of LPN experience with hospice/home health within an affiliate
Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system
Mobile Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy
Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule
Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms
Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written)
Flexible schedule to meet the needs of Hospice House patients
Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families
Ability to physically access patient rooms, other areas of the Hospice House/Hospital/ALF, etc., and any home (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning) within any part of the service area
Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.
Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.
Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices.
Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices.
Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.
Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations.
Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.
Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.
Advance electronic media skills.
Support Company research and educational activities.
Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.
Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.

Nice To Haves

Cross training to hospice house or field (home/facility/admission) positions of equal licensure/certification and scope when census calls for flexible staffing

Responsibilities

Assesses and identifies patient/family needs, utilizing the nursing process.
Coordinates the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).
Provides palliative and supportive care to the patient/family unit.
Completes clinical admissions for all Company services, explaining services, identifying objections, educating patient/family, completing consents and initial assessments, providing information to Physicians, and initiating skilled nursing interventions.
Obtains Physician orders and completes documentation per Company policy.
Acts as the Company representative at assigned facilities, facilitating referrals to all service lines.
Works closely with referring hospitals, physicians, facilities, patients, families, and the general public.
Communicates frequently with Admissions to ensure timely follow-up.
Provides all necessary clinical communication timely using SBAR.
Discusses any potential needs with after-hours staff.
Obtains consents for services and arranges safe discharge in an efficient manner for referred and eligible patients while meeting productivity expectations.
Obtains medical record information for the referral.
Develops strong relationships with case managers, physicians, etc. at facilities.
Works with Professional Relations Representatives (PRRs) to provide education on all available services.
Provides care for any GIP patients in a hospital including daily visits, professional management, documentation and efficient discharge.
Provides and manages direct care to patients and families as part of Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), incorporating psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, physical and biological components, and appropriate nursing intervention and follow-up.
Coordinates the Plan of Care, ensuring that an individualized Plan of Care is developed that accurately reflects the patient’s evolving needs.
Educates patient, family, caregivers and other health professionals about disease process and decline, palliative interventions, care giving, dying process and safety practices.
Reports changes in the patient’s condition to appropriate members of the IDG or other health professionals.
Participates with the IDG to evaluate hospice referrals/admissions for level of care appropriateness.
Attends patient deaths; prepares body for transport; oversees disposal of medications.
Provides appropriate bereavement interventions to the family and caregiver in conjunction with psychosocial staff.
Presents concise and pertinent oral and written reports to IDG; respects and encourages input from all disciplines.
Communicates accurately and completely to physicians, staff members, patients, families, and supervisors; utilizes positive approaches when working with others.
Supervises patient care given by other nursing team members (i.e., LPNs, Hospice Aides, and contract nurses).
During times of emergencies (i.e. Hurricanes, etc.), the Triage RN may be required to report to work at a location designated by the company, to ensure continuity of services. This may include reporting to work ahead of your scheduled date/time due to planned lock down of unit, and staying overnight(s) based on duration of emergency.
Performs other duties as assigned.