Summa Hospice Registered Nurse - General InPatient
About The Position
Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY. Summa Health at Home and Hospice Schedule: Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p, no weekends, no on-call Location: Summa Barberton Campus. Care and compassion are at the heart of what you'll do as a Hospice, General InPatient Nurse-Case Manager. You'll help deliver care in a holistic, family-centered manner anticipating, preventing and treating undesirable symptoms or secondary symptoms. You'll be responsible for providing end-of-life care and Hospice services to patients in the Health System Inpatient Hospice setting in a manner consistent with standards of practice. You will assist in determining the need to change the level of care based upon assessment and collaboration with the Attending Physician or Medical Director.
Requirements
- Graduate of Diploma or Associate Degree program in Nursing within the state of employment.
- Minimum 3 years inpatient clinical experience.
- Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver.
- Capable of all physical demands.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
- Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude.
- Patience when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
- Independent worker with demonstrated skills in patient care and education.
- Attention to detail.
- Observant and following directions.
Responsibilities
- Help deliver care in a holistic, family-centered manner anticipating, preventing and treating undesirable symptoms or secondary symptoms.
- Provide end-of-life care and Hospice services to patients in the Health System Inpatient Hospice setting in a manner consistent with standards of practice.
- Assist in determining the need to change the level of care based upon assessment and collaboration with the Attending Physician or Medical Director.
- Implement care to achieve outcomes of comfortable and safe dying, self-determined life closure and effective grieving for patient and family.
- Maintain the dignity of the dying patient while supporting their unique spiritual and cultural beliefs.
- Provide appropriate support at the time of death, including disposition of medications, notification of funeral home, etc. according to agency policy.
- Complete all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
- Provide referral sources with information on hospice programs and the coordination of patient care for optimal transition from the hospital to discharge destination in a hospice care setting wherever the patient calls home.
- Attend interdisciplinary team meetings for full team discussions, consultation and evaluation of patient/family needs.
Benefits
- Competitive financial incentives.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Paid time off (for eligible teammates).
- Opportunity to participate in 401k.
- Company paid life insurance.
- Access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
