Day Shift Hospice Visit Nurse (RN)

Hosparus Group • Louisville, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Visit Nurse (RN) is responsible for conducting thorough nursing assessments, developing and revising patient care plans, and providing direct patient care within the framework of hospice philosophy. This role involves collaborating with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and families to ensure coordinated and effective care, symptom management, and patient/family education. The position also includes administrative duties such as documentation, medication reconciliation, and ensuring medical eligibility for hospice care. Participation in on-call rotations is expected.

Requirements

• Current RN licensure in the state of Kentucky and/or Indiana as required by designated position, or the ability to obtain required license/s upon offer of position.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• BSN desired.
• Certification in hospice/palliative care preferred.
• One year of nursing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of palliative care helpful.
• Use of technology-based tools, including electronic medical record, strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents thorough nursing assessments to identify variations from baseline in patient status and risk factors.
• Assesses the need for, and evaluates all care, treatment, and services.
• Identifies educational needs of the patient and family.
• Utilizes knowledge of Hosparus Health Patient Care Guidelines and Clinical Protocols in the development of nursing interventions.
• Communicates and collaborates with the patient’s attending physician regarding care and treatment.
• Develops initial Plan of Care for the interdisciplinary team and/or reviews/revises POC as patient status changes and/or per regulatory requirements.
• Initiates, reviews, and revises CNA plan of care based on patient status and supervises CNA care.
• Demonstrates clinical competency in principles of symptom control, pain control, and palliative care.
• Prepares patients and caregivers adequately for discharge from hospice care.
• Prepares family and caregiver for the dying process, including signs and symptoms of impending death and notification of Hosparus Health at the time of death.
• Consistently evaluates medical eligibility criteria of patient as well as goals and related interventions to the plan of care.
• Communicates clearly, concisely, and in a timely manner with team members.
• Coordinates care of patient/family with support staff and other team members.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, including inpatient and bereavement staff, to assure coordination in delivery of care.
• Demonstrates collaborative and collegial relationships with interdisciplinary teams and support departments.
• Mediates and solves problems effectively.
• Communicates with community partners and referral sources, as well as with families in a positive manner.
• Demonstrates commitment to patient care by participating in on call, weekend, evening, and holiday rotations.
• Works with interdisciplinary teams to assure effective, cost-efficient care.
• Participates in the evaluation of department functions, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Assumes responsibility for preauthorization of all patient care, treatment, and services delivered by external providers.
• Completes medication reconciliation at all visits.
• Collaborates with the Clinical Supervisor/Manager/Director to assure completion of duties, on-call as applicable, scheduling and arranging coverage.
• Completes point of service documentation in a timely manner.
• Consults with manager for questions and concerns regarding urgent needs/issues.
• Achieves organizational standards for individual measures of success (visits per week, length of visit, timeliness of documentation).
• Demonstrates knowledge of hospice admission criteria and communicates the hospice philosophy.
• Conducts admission visits to identify needs, offer hospice solutions, assess medical eligibility, and review relevant medical records.
• Serves as a professional role model by providing individual expertise, knowledge, and skills.
• Assumes the role of nurse preceptor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level