Registered Nurse (RN) Part-time 24 hrs/week-Inpatient Facility

Hospice of the Western Reserve•Sandusky, OH

19d

About The Position

Reserve Care (formerly Hospice of the Western Reserve) seeks a part-time Registered Nurse for an inpatient facility, working 24 hours per week. The nurse provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care to terminally ill patients in collaboration with the transdisciplinary team and coordinates implementation of each patient’s Plan of Care using the Nursing Process. The role includes assessing patients’ and families’ physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs; providing intermittent skilled nursing care under physician direction; monitoring pain and symptoms; educating and supporting patients and caregivers; coordinating with physicians and other team members; and completing documentation and care planning. The nurse also participates in care conferences, bereavement follow-up, quality improvement, discharge planning, volunteer coordination, and the scheduled on-call rotation. The position may involve variable hours to meet patient and family needs. Other duties include community outreach and public relations, assisting with employee orientation and in-service programs, serving on committees, and helping educate or precept students. The position is non-exempt. The listed total rewards package includes retirement, health, dental, vision, voluntary benefits, corporate discounts, tuition assistance, and a technology package. Reserve Care also notes that protocols are in place to support wellbeing during COVID-19.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
Current CPR certification.
Must maintain a valid Ohio driver’s license, a good driving record, and auto insurance at a level acceptable to the organization or its insurer; the driver and insurance requirements are not applicable to Hospice House staff.
Must comply with the annual flu shot policy or provide exemption documentation.
Must provide an active auto insurance policy with the required level of coverage and an active driver’s license.
Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Must demonstrate a high level of integrity, ethics, and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Experience in hospice care, home health, oncology, and/or pain and symptom management is preferred.
Hospice and Palliative Care Certification is desired; certification is required within the first two years of hire.

Responsibilities

Practice in accordance with clinical standards, policies, and procedures.
Assess the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients and their families or caregivers.
Provide intermittent skilled nursing services under the direction of the patient’s physician.
Monitor and evaluate pain and symptoms, and help patients and families manage them.
Serve as a liaison to physicians and provide information about patients’ needs.
Provide emotional support to patients and families or caregivers.
Refer patients and family members to other services when appropriate and follow up as necessary.
Provide health teaching to patients and families.
Maintain and promptly complete plans and reports related to hospice care.
Participate in care conferences and bereavement follow-up.
Participate in case review, quality improvement activities, and assigned meetings.
Plan and clinically supervise HNA activities related to patient care.
Participate in the scheduled on-call rotation.
Participate in discharge planning with other team members.
Communicate with case managers by phone or in writing as determined case by case.
Assist the team in coordinating the Plan of Care across disciplines, including volunteer staff.
Identify opportunities for volunteers to serve patients and families, and coordinate and communicate with volunteer staff.
Provide positive customer service according to agency standards.
Adapt to variable hours required to meet patient and family needs.
Maintain Standard and Transmission Based Precautions.
Complete annual core competency requirements.
Participate in public relations, community outreach, and promotion of Reserve Care.
Assist with orientation of new employees and in-service programs as requested.
Serve on committees as appropriate or assigned.
Assist with education and precepting of students.