PRN Hospice Inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) - Days
About The Position
The PRN Registered Nurse is responsible to assess and identify patient/family needs, and to plan, implement, evaluate and document the individualized hospice nursing care provided to a patient in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care and the policies and expectations of the Clinical Services Department. The PRN Registered Nurse is responsible for care coordination and collaboration among the Interdisciplinary Group and other medical providers, and supervises the hospice care provided by Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants. Assigned patients may be in a home, skilled nursing facility, assisted living facility, or acute care setting. The primary responsibility for the PRN Registered Nurse is to assure delivery of care to patients specific to team, resource and/or visit nurse coverage needs including on call, routine visits, unplanned visits, and visits to follow up on new admissions as needed and in accordance with the PRN Policy. The PRN Registered Nurse demonstrates excellence in nursing practice for assigned patients and is supportive of the organization’s needs in providing nursing care and services to all Hosparus Health patients.
Requirements
- Current RN licensure in the state of Kentucky and/or Indiana as required by designated position
- One year of nursing experience
- Valid driver's license in accordance with policy
Nice To Haves
- BSN desired
- Certification in hospice/palliative care preferred
- Knowledge of palliative care helpful
- Use of technology-based tools, including electronic medical record, strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Assess and identify patient/family needs
- Plan, implement, evaluate and document individualized hospice nursing care
- Provide care in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care and departmental policies
- Coordinate care and collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Group and other medical providers
- Supervise hospice care provided by Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants
- Provide care in various settings including home, skilled nursing facility, assisted living facility, or acute care
- Ensure delivery of care for team, resource, and/or visit nurse coverage needs
- Provide on-call, routine, and unplanned visits
- Follow up on new admissions as needed
- Demonstrate excellence in nursing practice
- Support the organization's needs in providing nursing care and services
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
