Weekend Hospice Visit Nurse (RN)

Hosparus Group•Louisville, KY

About The Position

The Visit Registered Nurse assesses and identifies patient and family needs and plans, implements, evaluates, and documents individualized hospice nursing care in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care and the policies and expectations of the Clinical Services Department. The nurse coordinates and collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Group and other medical providers, and supervises hospice care provided by Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants. Assigned patients may be in a home, skilled nursing facility, assisted living facility, or acute care setting. Visits may include coverage for team nurses, unplanned visits, follow-up visits for new admissions, admission visits for medically eligible patients entering Hosparus Health care, and facility-to-home admissions. The nurse demonstrates excellence in nursing practice and supports the organization’s needs in providing nursing care and services to all Hosparus Health patients. The schedule is Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM and Wednesday from 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM, with on-call requirements. The service area is Louisville and surrounding communities. A weekend shift premium is offered.

Requirements

Current RN licensure in Kentucky and/or Indiana as required by the designated position, or ability to obtain required license(s) upon offer.
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 an electronic medical record, strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess and identify patient and family needs.
Plan, implement, evaluate, and document individualized hospice nursing care in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care and departmental policies and expectations.
Coordinate care and collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Group and other medical providers.
Supervise hospice care provided by Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
Visit patients in homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, or acute care settings.
Provide team nurse coverage visits, unplanned visits, follow-up visits for new admissions, admission visits for medically eligible patients, and facility-to-home admission visits as needed.
Demonstrate excellence in nursing practice and support the organization’s provision of nursing care and services to patients.