IPU RN, PRN 7a-7p - Washington Home Capital Caring Health Inpatient Center

Capital Caring•Washington, DC

About The Position

The RN, Hospice House assesses and identifies patient and family needs, uses the nursing process, coordinates the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), and provides palliative and supportive care to patients and families. The role provides and manages direct patient care, contributes to an individualized Plan of Care that reflects evolving needs, educates patients and caregivers, reports changes in condition, and collaborates with the IDG and other health professionals. The position is PRN, with a stated 7 a.m.–7 p.m. schedule, at the Washington Home Capital Caring Health Inpatient Center. Some locations may require cross-training to field roles of equal licensure or certification and scope when census requires flexible staffing.

Requirements

Current RN license in the state providing care, a current active single-state out-of-state nurse license, or a current active multistate/compact nurse license.
Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. The posting notes that employees hired before December 31, 2022, must obtain the certificate before March 31, 2023.
Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Flexible schedule to meet the needs of Hospice House patients.
Ability to manage the emotional stress of caring for terminally ill patients and their families.
Ability to physically access patient rooms and other areas of the Hospice House, hospital, assisted living facility, and homes, including navigating stairs and narrow spaces and tolerating heat and lack of air conditioning.
Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements of the job, including lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing and pulling, and kneeling, with or without reasonable accommodation.
For intermittent driving, a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in accordance with Company policy, and ability to travel off-site to meet business needs.
Satisfactorily complete the competency requirements for the position.
Comply with state, federal, and local regulations, Company policies and practices, and confidentiality, safety, and security requirements.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of inpatient nursing or hospice experience is preferred for external candidates.
For internal applicants, at least six months of LPN experience with hospice or home health within an affiliate is preferred.
New graduates may be considered in the Inpatient Unit (IPU) only.
Previous experience with an electronic medical or health record (EMR/EHR) system is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess and identify patient and family needs using the nursing process, and provide palliative and supportive care.
Provide and manage direct care to patients and families as part of the IDG, incorporating psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, physical, and biological components, with appropriate nursing interventions and follow-up.
Coordinate the Plan of Care and ensure it is individualized and accurately reflects the patient’s evolving needs.
Educate patients, families, caregivers, and other health professionals about disease process and decline, palliative interventions, caregiving, the dying process, and safety practices.
Report changes in patient condition to appropriate IDG members or other health professionals.
Participate with the IDG in evaluating hospice referrals and admissions for level-of-care appropriateness.
Attend patient deaths, prepare bodies for transport, and oversee disposal of medications.
Provide appropriate bereavement interventions to families and caregivers in conjunction with psychosocial staff.
Present concise, pertinent oral and written reports to the IDG and encourage input from all disciplines.
Communicate accurately and completely with physicians, staff, patients, families, and supervisors, using positive approaches when working with others.
Supervise patient care provided by other nursing team members, including LPNs, Hospice Aides, and contract nurses.
Represent the Company professionally; comply with applicable regulations and Company policies; observe health, safety, and security practices; protect confidentiality; and use resources responsibly.
Participate in community and professional organizations, performance improvement, professional development, research and educational activities, and quality assessment and performance improvement activities as appropriate.
Share expertise with coworkers and advance electronic media skills.
Some locations may require cross-training to field (home, facility, or admission) positions of equal licensure or certification and scope when hospice-house census calls for flexible staffing.
Perform other duties as assigned.