RN Nights

Good Shepherd Hospice•Wichita, KS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate candidate for an On Call Registered Nurse serving patients and their families in Wichita and surrounding communities. The Hospice RN provides nursing assessment, planning and care to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families in accordance with the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care. This is a full-time, on-call position with 3 - 12-hour shifts per week. Previous experience in hospice, home health, or geriatrics is preferred.

Requirements

Registered Nurse currently licensed in the state in which the care is provided.
Must be of high integrity including maintenance of confidential information including all patient records.
Works as a team player, following directions and adhering to defined care plans.
Demonstrated commitment to the hospice philosophy of care.
Strong Organizational and Self-Management Skills.
Critical Thinker with Good Judgment.
Works as a team player, following directions and adhering to defined care plans.
Can successfully pass background checks.
Valid Driver's License.
Demonstrated commitment to the hospice philosophy of care.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in hospice, home health, or geriatrics preferred.
Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Receives patient assignments from the Patient Care Manager or Case Manager.
Initiates communication with attending physicians, hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family.
Cultivates communication and bereavement skills.
Maintains regular communication with the attending physician concerning patient/family care.
Contacts families of new patient assignment, maintains regular communication as requested or desired by family.
Obtains data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporate that data into the Plan of Care.
Maintains up to date patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur. Turn paperwork into office as required by Medicare and Good Shepherd Hospice policies and procedures.
Instructs the patient and caregiver on medication administration, recognizing side effects and adverse reactions, personal care and oral hygiene, assisting in lifting, moving, ambulation and exercise, disaster/safety management, and preparing for events preceding death.
Informs the Patient Care Manager of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.
Attends Hospice team meetings and other patient conferences, including care plan meetings, as deemed necessary by the Patient Care Manager.
Provides appropriate support at time of death.
Shares in providing 24-hour, seven days a week coverage to patients and families.
Evaluates hospice aides every two weeks.
Evaluates LPN at a minimum of one time per month.
Through individualized studies, learn and develop understanding of hospice philosophy.
Become proficient in pain management through individualized reading, in services or seminars.
All other tasks assigned.