FT Weekend Hospice Visit Nurse
About The Position
The Visit Registered Nurse assesses and identifies patient and family needs, then plans, implements, evaluates, and documents individualized hospice nursing care in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care and Clinical Services Department policies and expectations. The nurse coordinates care 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 homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, or acute care settings. Visits may include coverage for team nurses, unplanned visits, follow-up visits after new admissions, admission visits for medically eligible patients, and facility-to-home admissions. The Visit Registered 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, 8:00 AM–8:30 PM, and Monday, 5:00 PM–1:00 AM, with on-call requirements. The service area is Louisville and surrounding communities. Additional pay is available through a weekend shift premium.
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.
- Experience using 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 according to the interdisciplinary plan of care and Clinical Services Department 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.
- Provide care to assigned patients in homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, or acute care settings.
- Make visits to home patients for team nurse coverage needs, unplanned visits, follow-up after new admissions, admissions for medically eligible patients, and facility-to-home admissions as needed.
- Provide nursing care and services to Hosparus Health patients while demonstrating excellence in nursing practice and supporting organizational needs.
Benefits
- Additional pay through a weekend shift premium.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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