Registered Nurse - PRN

Everent Health & Affiliates • Elizabethtown, KY

17h

About The Position

Care Guide Partners PACE is a part of Hosparus Health. As a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provider, we work to empower people 55 and older with the support they need to stay in the homes they know and love as they age. PACE helps seniors who need nursing home-level care maintain their independence by providing all the medical care and support services they need to continue living comfortably and safely at home.
Schedule: PRN (as needed)
Position Summary:
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

• RN with current RN licensure in the state of Kentucky and/or Indiana as required by designated position.
• One year of nursing experience required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in accordance to policy.
• Use of technology-based tools, including electronic medical record, strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• BSN desired.
• Certification in hospice/palliative care preferred.
• Knowledge of palliative care helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify patient/family needs
• 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
• Care coordination and collaboration among the Interdisciplinary Group and other medical providers
• Supervises the hospice care provided by Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed