RN - Harbor Hospice/Poppen Residence

HOSPICE OF MUSKEGON COUNTY•Fruitport Charter Township, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN provides skilled professional nursing care to patients, families, and caregivers as prescribed by physicians and in compliance with State Board of Registered Nursing regulations, patient needs, and Harbor Hospice policies. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position at the Poppen Residence in Muskegon, Michigan. The schedule consists of 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. Travel is not required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
Current State of Michigan nursing license.
Current CPR certification.
Licensed to drive and have an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Knowledge of hospice concepts and philosophy.
Knowledge of venipuncture, port lab draws, IV starts, and the use, operation, and maintenance of IV and enteral feeding pumps.

Responsibilities

Assess patient appropriateness for hospice services.
Observe and assess patients, families, and caregivers, and develop plans of care that incorporate safety and teaching.
Attend and participate in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings as needed, and participate in team decisions concerning patients as appropriate.
Perform venipuncture and port lab draws, and start IVs as necessary.
Use, operate, and maintain IV and enteral feeding pumps.
Complete appropriate written or electronic charting.
Follow hand-washing, asepsis, and standard-precaution practices; maintain a professional appearance in accordance with the agency dress code.
Prepare for and collaborate on effective discharge plans.
Demonstrate and teach patients, families, and caregivers the proper use of durable medical equipment and supplies.
Provide oversight and coordination of CENA patient care and supervise CENAs in accordance with Medicare regulations.
Orient staff and volunteers, and provide in-service and educational programs to staff and other health professionals as needed.
Oversee patient charts to meet accreditation and regulatory standards.
Act as charge nurse when designated at the beginning of a shift; while serving as charge nurse, carry emergency keys for the shift and assign staff responsibility for patients' direct nursing care during the tour of duty.