Registered Nurse Hospice – Per Diem
About The Position
As the Per Diem Registered Nurse Case Manager, you will assume full nursing responsibility for delivery of the Plan of Care for each hospice patient. You will continuously evaluate your personal and professional performance and make necessary changes to increase productivity and quality of care. The role adheres to and supports hospice policies, procedures, goals, and objectives to assure quality patient care. HighPoint Hospice, part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The organization emphasizes personalized care, supporting patients and providing comfort at home through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships. The role offers hourly pay ranging from $37.40 to $56.10, based on full-time employment. Pay is based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Current unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
- At least 1 year of clinical experience.
- Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Current CPR Certification or ability to complete it within 90 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Make the initial nursing evaluation to determine eligibility for hospice services within 48 hours of referral.
- Identify the patient's and family's physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs, and reassess as needed at least every 15 days.
- Initiate and coordinate the plan of care while maintaining accurate and relevant clinical notes about the patient's condition.
- Document problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient and family responses to hospice care.
- Collaborate daily with the patient and family, attending physician, and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care.
- Evaluate personal and professional performance and make necessary changes to increase productivity and quality of care.
- Adhere to and support hospice policies, procedures, goals, and objectives to assure quality patient care.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401k contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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