Registered Nurse (PRN)

St. Croix Hospice•Topeka, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides day-to-day hospice care based on each patient’s Plan of Care and under the direction of the patient’s RN Case Manager. The role focuses on comfort and quality of life by providing patient care, managing treatment, administering medications, and maintaining patient records. Care is delivered in patients’ homes and in coordination with families, caregivers, physicians, community health partners, and the hospice interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Associate degree required.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state or states of practice.
Ability to pass a background check, consumer report, and drug test.
Valid state driver’s license, access to an automobile in good working order, automobile insurance meeting state and organizational requirements, and an acceptable driving record.
Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 30 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to adapt to a variety of work conditions to provide patient care in a home setting.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of management experience, preferably in hospice or home care.
At least 2 years of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Perform nursing duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and professional nursing principles.
Complete initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of patients and families, including physical assessments and health histories.
Write and initiate Plans of Care, regularly reassess patient and family or caregiver needs, and participate in Plan of Care revisions.
Use assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses and develop care plans with goals and palliative nursing actions, involving patients and families in planning.
Initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and in accordance with the physician’s Plan of Care.
Provide health care instructions, medication and diet instructions, and self-care education as appropriate.
Document accurate clinical notes about patient condition and care, including pain and symptom management and changes or outcomes.
Communicate patient needs and changes in condition to physicians and obtain or receive orders as required.
Assist patients with activities of daily living and support self-sufficiency and comfort.
Provide and maintain a safe environment for patients.
Work with families, caregivers, the hospice interdisciplinary group, and community health partners to address emotional needs and coordinate the Plan of Care.
Ensure necessary equipment, items, and services are arranged and available.
Maintain compliance with HIPAA requirements and keep patient information confidential, using protected health information on a minimum-necessary basis.
Participate in on-call duties according to policy and attend interdisciplinary group meetings.
Supervise and delegate tasks to ancillary personnel as needed.
Participate in continuing education, professional development, and quality assessment and performance improvement activities.
Maintain a calm and professional demeanor in patient homes.
Perform other duties as assigned.