Staff RN III - Hospice - FT Days

Torrance Memorial Medical Center•Torrance, CA

36d•$52 - $83

About The Position

The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to the assigned patient population in the hospice setting. Care is based on interpreting and carrying out the medical and nursing plan of treatment using established procedures, standards, and protocols. The nurse provides care to patients served by the unit and coordinates support and services to promote comfort and quality of life throughout end-of-life care.

Requirements

College diploma in Nursing.
One year of clinical experience in healthcare.
Registered Nurse license.
BCLS or ACLS certification.
Driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Adhere to infection prevention guidelines, policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe, optimal care.
Assess patient history and physiological and psychosocial status.
Communicate with patients, families, medical staff, and others throughout the continuum of care.
Comply with Joint Commission national patient safety goals and organizational quality dashboard and benchmarking goals.
Interpret common variables affecting patient care and follow the reporting process.
Maintain regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and professional ethical obligations.
Participate in activities aligned with the Magnet Model, organizational activities, peer review, and professional development.
Actively and engagedly serve as a preceptor.
Provide age-specific, individualized care that protects patients from harm and complies with patient-safety interventions and bundles.
Provide patient and family education throughout care.
Use critical thinking to formulate and carry out care plans based on patient needs.
Use resources economically, administer medications safely, and use safe patient-handling practices.
Follow telecommuting policy and obtain approval before using telecommuting.
Adhere to annual “I will” statements.
Complete “HIS” documentation at hospice admission and discharge.
Comply with Medicare regulations governing hospice.
Attend weekly IDG meetings, monthly staff meetings, and hospice in-services.
Administer medication subcutaneously via a pump for symptom management.
Recognize signs and symptoms of the dying process and educate families about what to expect during the end-of-life transition.
Apply knowledge of medications and dosages used to treat symptoms commonly experienced at end of life.
Communicate changes in a patient’s condition or psychosocial status to appropriate interdisciplinary team members and coordinate changes in support and services to promote comfort and quality of life.
Update the interdisciplinary plan of care every two weeks using the “PIG” format: Problem, Intervention, Goal.
Participate in monthly chart audits and peer review.
Supervise and document the hospice aide care plan every two weeks.