RN Family Hospice

UPMC•Bedford, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Family Hospice is hiring a casual Registered Nurse to cover the Blair County area. The position is flexible and based on the employee’s availability. The Professional Staff Nurse delivers skilled nursing services to patients in their homes in accordance with the physician’s plan of care, agency policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and recognized nursing standards. The nurse assesses and interprets patient data to identify care requirements and builds collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients, and families to support desired outcomes throughout the continuum of care. Assignments are determined by the branch Clinical Manager based on coverage needs, patient volume, vacancies, and other factors. Mileage is reimbursed at the federal rate. The nurse coordinates care within an interdisciplinary team, completes patient assessments, develops and carries out plans of care in collaboration with physicians and patients, provides direct care and patient and family education, and evaluates and adjusts care as needed. The role also includes communicating with the care team, supervising and teaching nursing personnel when needed, maintaining accurate and timely electronic documentation, and participating in meetings, quality improvement, weekend coverage, and on-call rotations. The position requires the ability to provide age-appropriate care across the lifespan, use sound clinical judgment, and work effectively in a complex environment with changing priorities. Successful completion of Home Health/Hospice Orientation is required after hire. Required credentials include applicable Registered Nurse licensure or a Temporary Practice Permit, and CPR/BLS certification as specified in the posting. Additional listed clearances and requirements include automotive insurance, a driver’s license, Act 33, Act 34, and OAPSA.

Requirements

Current Registered Professional Nurse licensure in the state where the facility is located, or a qualifying multistate license under the Nurse Licensure Compact; a Temporary Practice Permit is also listed.
CPR certification meeting AHA standards, including didactic and skills-demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
Graduate nurses must complete the licensure examination within six months of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, providers, staff, departments, patients, and families.
Ability to work productively in a complex environment, manage multiple or changing priorities, and handle specialized equipment.
Good clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities related to patient care.
Critical thinking skills needed to apply the nursing process and lead others in its application.
Mobility and visual-manual dexterity.
Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
Successful completion of Home Health/Hospice Orientation after hire.
Automotive insurance.
Driver’s license.
Act 33, Act 34, and OAPSA clearances or requirements.
Employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who change residency to the state where the facility is located must apply for in-state licensure within 60 days.

Nice To Haves

Zero to two years of experience preferred.
Six months of nursing experience in an acute care or skilled care facility, home health, or hospice care preferred.
BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate case management activities within an interdisciplinary health care team to ensure appropriate delivery of services.
Attend compliance training and follow organizational standards of conduct, policies, and procedures.
Focus on customer service and support optimal patient satisfaction.
Complete initial and comprehensive patient assessments.
Use feedback and self-identified development needs to improve knowledge, skills, and performance.
Initiate and maintain communication with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members, including evaluating patients and providing family-centered health teaching.
Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, and adjust nursing care as indicated.
Establish plans of care with physicians, patients, and interdisciplinary team members in accordance with physician orders and patient needs.
Assign other interdisciplinary team members as appropriate to deliver services ordered in the plan of care.
Supervise and teach LPNs and Home Health Aides as needed.
Attend and participate in case conferences, team meetings, and other work-related meetings.
Recognize limitations and request assistance or direction to meet performance goals.
Complete required documentation accurately and promptly in the electronic documentation system, including documentation in the patient’s home and same-day data transmission.
Identify, investigate, and recommend solutions to organizational issues.
Exercise independent judgment regarding emergent and non-emergent patient care needs and communicate with physicians.
Identify, develop, and participate in agency process-improvement opportunities to enhance service quality.
Participate in weekend and on-call coverage rotations according to BU guidelines.
Demonstrate knowledge of UPMC standards of care and proficiency in all aspects of patient care, including complex or specialized care.
Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served.