Hospice RN or LPN
About The Position
The RN Field Staff - Hospice plans, coordinates, and delivers quality hospice care and services in patients’ homes and health care facilities. The role ensures care complies with company standards and applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The position involves ongoing patient assessment, individualized care planning, pain and symptom management, communication with healthcare providers, and education for patients and caregivers. It also includes maintaining accurate patient records, participating in quality improvement, and staying current with regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Current, unencumbered Ohio license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- At least one year of experience in acute care or medical-surgical nursing.
- Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the internet.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies according to insurance carrier underwriting standards.
- Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled.
- On-call availability 24/7 for emergencies.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a Medicare-certified home health agency.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).
Responsibilities
- Provide ongoing assessment and nursing care to patients in homes and healthcare facilities.
- Evaluate patient needs and develop and implement a comprehensive care plan addressing current needs.
- Follow nursing professional standards of practice and agency-approved hospice protocols.
- Provide effective pain and symptom management for patient comfort.
- Communicate with other healthcare providers about changes in patient condition and needs.
- Assess patient and caregiver needs and provide education when necessary.
- Provide high-quality customer service to internal and external customers.
- Prepare for IDG by reviewing the care plan, reconciling medications, and projecting patient and family needs, if applicable.
- Audit and maintain accurate, current patient records using laptop computers and paper/chart documentation in accordance with policies and applicable guidelines.
- Participate in quality improvement projects as needed.
- Maintain knowledge of requirements from regulatory agencies, accrediting bodies, and third-party payers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
