RN-Hospice PRN

SSM Health • Green Lake, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SSM Health at Home strives to provide the best quality care to our patients and customers, offering a range of services to keep patients safe and independent at home. The organization is seeking a Hospice RN for the Green Lake territory to travel to patient homes and facilities, providing end-of-life skilled nursing care. The hospice team focuses on helping patients achieve the best quality of life possible, managing symptoms, pain, and anxiety, while offering emotional and spiritual support to patients and families. This role offers a fantastic clinical experience and the opportunity to make a daily difference in patients' lives. The Hospice RN coordinates, facilitates, and performs the interdisciplinary plan of care through assessment and evaluation of patient condition and effectiveness of care under the direction of the attending physician. This involves traveling to various locations such as patient homes, Community-Based Residential Facilities (CBRF), assisted living locations, and hospitals to meet patients and families/caregivers, and assess patient care needs and acuity in relation to home care and/or hospice policies, procedures, and regulations.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
• No experience required
• Proof of motor vehicle liability insurance that meets minimum state requirements upon hire and upon request.
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) (for Illinois)
• Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) (for Illinois)
• Driver License – State Issued (for Illinois)
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Or Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration (for Missouri)
• Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) (for Missouri)
• Driver License – State Issued (for Missouri)
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Or Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) (for Oklahoma)
• Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) (for Oklahoma)
• Driver License – State Issued (for Oklahoma)
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Or Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (for Wisconsin)
• Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) (for Wisconsin)
• Driver License – State Issued (for Wisconsin)

Responsibilities

• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
• Collaborates, consults and communicates with physician regarding the plan of care and changes to patient status.
• Provides physician with regular updates on progress and recommends revision of plan care, documents status and communication in adherence to regulations.
• Coordinates and communicates with multi-disciplinary team members and outside agencies as appropriate to achieve expected outcomes for patient care and education through end of life or discharge, ensuring accurate and complete documentation and coordination of unique care plan.
• Completes admission paperwork and verifies insurance information.
• Completes a comprehensive medical assessment by entering data into the clinical computer program.
• Ensures that patient assessment is completed in a timely manner.
• Provides skilled nursing care within the established plan of care, including performance of tasks such as taking vitals, performing wound care, IV care, ostomy care, blood draws, injections, and the physical assessment of the overall patient’s medical condition.
• Documents visit notes, treatments, and care.
• Follows visit pattern according to physicians orders and ensures required visits are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensures all documentation is timely, accurate and complete in adherence to regulations.
• Collaborates with the patient, patient’s family and healthcare team to develop a comprehensive plan of care based on the unique needs of the patient.
• Responds to calls from patients, family members and others, completes follow-up to address needs, issues, or concerns.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees