RN Hospice, PRN

John Knox Village•Lee's Summit, MO

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Works with patients and family in providing Hospice care in accordance with the plan of treatment approved by the physician. Assigns and supervises Home Health Aides in Hospice care delivery of personal services. Supportive of the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training hours as required by policy.

Requirements

RN - current license in State of Missouri required.
CPR Certification for healthcare required.

Nice To Haves

One-year experience in Hospice nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs initial and ongoing nursing assessments, develops plan of nursing care in accordance with physician's plan of treatment; provides skilled nursing services in accordance with current nursing practice; evaluates patient's response to treatment.
Maintains and applies knowledge regarding Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
Documents care given and evaluation of treatment in patient records.
Maintains medical records in accordance with Agency, local, state and Federal regulations.
Accurately and timely completes required documentation of nursing care to meet all state and Village requirements.
Supervises Home Care Aides while providing care to patients on caseload.
Works closely with physician, Social Worker, Chaplain and nursing aides to coordinate appropriate and timely care.
Attends and provides input at committee meetings and other scheduled meetings as appropriate.
Manages patient caseload and coordinates all services provided.
Acts as role model and educator for students in health services areas of study.
Maintains competency in nursing practice by attending appropriate educational sessions at a minimum of 15 hours per year.
Abides by Agency policies and procedures and interprets them to personnel, clients, physicians and public.
Participates in performance improvement activities.
Initiates and participates in case conferences as pertains to patient care to be delivered.
Communicates with patients and responsible parties concerning the treatment program, charges and insurance program.
Gives information and teaches patient, families, and staff in treatment of patient and maintenance of healthful environment.
Applies independent emergency measures to counteract adverse developments and notifies physicians of patient's condition.
Coordinates Home Care with community agencies furnishing assistance to patients.
Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.