RN- Weekend WOW Homecare & Hospice Friday 8am-4:30pm, Sat.&Sun. 7am-7:30pm and on call on rotation
About The Position
At Bristol Health, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet ® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health your choice.
Requirements
- Current and unrestricted RN license in the state of CT
- Current BLS CPR certification
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound clinical judgement in the home and community setting
- Strong assessment, communication, organization, and documentation skills
- Ability to respond effectively to changes in patient condition, and end of life symptom management needs
- One or more years of nursing experience
Nice To Haves
- Previous home health or hospice experience
Responsibilities
- Completes routine, PRN, follow-up, recertification, admission, and post mortem visits
- Performs comprehensive and focused nursing assessments and evaluates changes in the patient’s condition
- Provides effective symptom management, in collaboration with the hospice medical director, consistent with the hospice plan of care
- Triages and responds to urgent patient and caregiver needs
- Evaluates reported changes in condition and determines the appropriate nursing intervention, including an in-person visit when clinically indicated
- Provides education to patients and caregivers regarding medications, symptoms management, disease progression, safety, and end of life care
- Ensures medications, medical supplies, and DME are addressed during weekend coverage
- Performs hospice evaluations and admissions as assigned, and is available to Bristol Hospital to assess and admit hospital patients to GIP hospice services if appropriate
- Provides clear and thorough handoff communication regarding weekend events, changes in condition, new orders, and follow up needs
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
