Staff RN III - Hospice - Per Diem Nights

Torrance Memorial Medical Center•Torrance, CA

10d

About The Position

The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to the assigned patient population in the hospice care setting. Care is based on interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment using established procedures, standards, and protocols. The RN provides individualized care, supports patient and family education, coordinates with the interdisciplinary team, and helps maintain comfort and quality of life through end-of-life care. The position includes per diem night work.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Deliver nursing care to the assigned patient population using the nursing process and established procedures, standards, and protocols.
Assess patient history and physiological and psychosocial status.
Communicate with patients, families, medical staff, and other appropriate team members throughout care.
Provide age-specific individualized care and patient safety interventions.
Educate patients and families throughout care, including explaining signs of the dying process and what families can expect during the end-of-life transition.
Develop and carry out care plans based on patient needs using critical thinking.
Administer medications safely, including subcutaneous medications via a pump for symptom management.
Complete HIS documentation on hospice admission and discharge.
Comply with Medicare regulations governing hospice.
Attend weekly IDG meetings, monthly staff meetings, and hospice in-services.
Communicate changes in patient condition or psychosocial status to appropriate interdisciplinary team members and coordinate changes in support and services.
Update the interdisciplinary plan of care every two weeks using the Problem, Intervention, Goal format.
Participate in monthly chart audits and peer review.
Supervise and document the hospice aide care plan every two weeks.
Follow infection prevention guidelines, organizational policies and procedures, patient safety goals, quality standards, and regulatory and ethical requirements.
Participate in professional development, organizational activities, and activities aligned with the Magnet Model.
Serve as an active and engaged preceptor.
Use resources economically and follow Safe Patient Handling practices.
Follow the telecommuting policy and obtain approval before telecommuting.
Adhere to annual I Will statements.