Registered Nurse Hospice Visit RN Weekends
About The Position
The Hospice Visit Nurse delivers patient care based on the medical treatment plan established by the physician, interdisciplinary team, and applicable protocols, using a patient- and family-centered approach. The nurse performs ordered skilled treatments and interventions and provides patient and caregiver education to help achieve goals and outcomes under the direction of the RN Case Manager and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. This is an onsite weekend position serving the East Stroudsburg location. The work schedule is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., for 48 weekends out of 52.
Requirements
- Specialized Diploma from an NLN-approved or accredited nursing program.
- At least 1 year of recent experience providing direct care in a healthcare setting.
- Knowledge of patient education techniques and principles.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently without direct supervision, as well as function as a member of the care team.
- Ability to travel to patient care assignments.
- Knowledge of Conditions of Participation.
- Ability to facilitate difficult and complex communication related to goals of care.
- Highly skilled verbal and non-verbal communication.
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days.
- Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license upon hire.
- Pennsylvania or New Jersey driver’s license upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- At least 1 year of experience as a home health or hospice Registered Nurse.
- Knowledge and skill in completing data set collection with a high level of accuracy.
- Knowledge of and ability to navigate multiple computer applications and electronic medical record platforms.
- Ambulatory Care Nursing Board Certification (AMB-BC) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center within 3 years, or Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) credential from the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association within 3 years.
Responsibilities
- Deliver patient care based on the physician-established plan of treatment, interdisciplinary team input, and protocols, using a patient- and family-centered approach.
- Perform comprehensive subjective and objective ongoing assessments of patients’ physical, psychosocial, and environmental status.
- Perform skilled treatments and interventions as ordered by the physician.
- Report significant changes in patient status to the physician, RN Case Manager, and other care team members in a timeframe appropriate to patient needs.
- Review and evaluate the established plan of care and revise it as appropriate, in collaboration with the RN Case Manager and interdisciplinary team, to reflect progress toward patient outcomes and goals.
- Educate patients, families, and clinical staff on end-of-life issues, palliative care, advance directives, chronic disease management, pain management, symptom control, home care, hospice, and discharge planning.
- Promote patient and caregiver autonomy.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and modify education according to patient needs and goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
