Registered Nurse - Hospice
About The Position
This Hospice position allows you to be out in the community, enjoying the weather rather than being in an office or hospital and provides flexibility to schedule patients on a daily basis. The job involves coordinating, facilitating, and performing the interdisciplinary plan of care through assessment and evaluation of patient condition and effectiveness of care under the direction of the attending physician. This is achieved by traveling to patient homes, Community-Based Residential Facilities (CBRF), assisted living locations, hospitals, or other settings to meet patient and family/caregiver needs, assessing patient care needs, and acuity in relation to policies, procedures, and regulations of home care and/or hospice services.
Requirements
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
- No experience required
- Proof of motor vehicle liability insurance that meets minimum state requirements upon hire and upon request.
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) OR Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State OR Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration OR Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) OR Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
- Driver License – State Issued
Responsibilities
- Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
- May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
- Collaborates, consults and communicates with physician regarding the plan of care and changes to patient status. Provides physician with regular updates on progress and recommends revision of plan care, documents status and communication in adherence with regulations.
- Coordinates and communicates with multi-disciplinary team members and outside agencies as appropriate to achieve expected outcomes for patient care and education through end of life or discharge, ensuring accurate and complete documentation and coordination of unique care plan.
- Completes admission paperwork and verifies insurance information. Completes a comprehensive medical assessment by entering data into the clinical computer program. Ensures that patient assessment is completed in a timely manner.
- Provides skilled nursing care within the established plan of care, including performance of tasks such as taking vitals, performing wound care, IV care, ostomy care, blood draws, injections, and the physical assessment of the overall patient’s medical condition.
- Documents visit notes, treatments, and care. Follows visit pattern according to physicians orders and ensures required visits are completed in a timely manner. Ensures all documentation is timely, accurate and complete in adherence to regulations.
- Collaborates with the patient, patient’s family and healthcare team to develop a comprehensive plan of care based on the unique needs of the patient. Responds to calls from patients, family members and others, completes follow-up to address needs, issues, or concerns.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
