RN HOME CARE

Columbus Hospice Inc•Phenix City, AL

just now•Remote

About The Position

RN Home Care-Phenix City, AL location Wage rate is determined by education (BSN) and number of years as a licensed RN Only applications received through our website at www.columbushospice.com/careers will be considered. Additional 3% added to base rate for BSN or MSN Additional pay for Hospice certification

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with professionalism and mutual respect for all
Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
One-year related experience
Valid Alabama and Georgia Nursing License or multi-state compact RN license
Valid driver’s license and good driving record, and proof of insurance
Dependable personal transportation
Current BLS CPR certification
Influenza vaccine during influenza season (Oct. – March)
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university

Responsibilities

Provide individualized nursing care in accordance with Hospice philosophies and standards
Provide education to patients and families
Conduct nursing assessments
Effectively provide symptom management
Collaborate care of the patient with the interdisciplinary team
Take call on rotating basis after business hours and on holidays as assigned for patient care issues and make visits as indicated by patient and family needs
Deal effectively and professionally with grief, high anxiety, and emotions related to death and dying on a daily basis
Ability to work flexible schedule, ability to evaluate situations as they occur, prioritize and coordinate patient care needs as they arise on a daily basis
Assessment, both initial and on going, of the patient's and family needs, to include: physical, social and emotional or spiritual needs, with prompt, appropriate follow-up and referrals as needed
Develop a comprehensive nursing and team care plan in conference with the other members of the Interdisciplinary Team, updating the care plan weekly and more frequently as needed
Seek optimal symptom and pain control for the patients through attentive and thorough examination and follow up
Keep the attending physician apprised of patient’s status and request appropriate changes in care in accordance with established guidelines
Coordinate with the Volunteer Coordinator in assigning, directing, and supporting volunteers
Seek appropriate spiritual support for the patient/family through patient's personal clergy or hospice chaplain
Provide necessary on-going information, and teaching to the patient/family including hospice protocol, emergencies and on call procedures
Solicit help from other members of the team as well as other agencies or organizations, as appropriate
Help patient/family to prepare for the death of the patient but maintain hope. Encourage pre-planning
Encourage family and friends to actively participate in the patient's care, providing education and support per the plan of care
Accurate and timely recording of all phases of the patient's care to include re-certifications and physicians orders
When possible attend funerals, and then withdraw from active family support, leaving bereavement to support the family
Participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings, serving as a positive, participative team member
Participate in the hospice call system, as assigned
Assume other duties as assigned by Team Manager to include acting temporarily as Team Manager
Conduct home supervisory visits on LPN's and CNA's assigned to your patient’s care per policy
Accurately count medications and order refills/obtain prescriptions to ensure that patients have the appropriate amount of medication in their homes to meet their care needs
Perform death pronouncements following policy, to include medication destruction, and provide supportive care to assist the family through the initial period following the patient’s death
Maintain a patient caseload and provide services per plan of care
Acquire 15 continuing education hours per year, or will not be eligible for merit increases and may be subject to termination, as per policy. Of the required 15 hours per year least 12 hours must be in hospice-specific topics
Takes all reasonable precautions to maintain privacy and non-disclosure of any confidential information about patients, other staff members, and the general operations of Columbus Hospice
Act on physician’s orders; use nursing judgment to assess patients for critical changes, implements symptom management protocols as ordered by physician
Collaborate with management on anything not currently defined by Georgia/Alabama State Nurse Practice Act, policies and procedures, State license regulations, or appropriate physician orders
Represent the company in a positive and professional manner at all times with others, e.g., co-workers, management, vendors, and customers
Complete all job responsibilities in a thorough and complete manner, utilizing good judgment in all aspects of the job
When unsure of a directed task or any part of job responsibilities, proactively seek the assistance of immediate supervisor
Ensure job responsibilities are met, including attendance requirements and prompt arrival at work
Assist with special projects, as requested
All other job duties as may be assigned