Hospice Weekend Visit Nurse (RN)
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. Depending on team coverage needs, the nurse may visit home patients, make unplanned visits, follow up on new admissions, conduct admission visits for medically eligible patients, or conduct 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, 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM, plus one shift during the week and on-call requirements. The service area is Louisville and surrounding communities.
Requirements
- Current RN licensure in Kentucky and/or Indiana as required by the designated position, or ability to obtain the required license(s) upon offer.
- Valid driver's license.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) desired.
- Certification in hospice or palliative care preferred.
- One year of nursing experience preferred.
- Knowledge of palliative care helpful.
- Experience using technology-based tools, including electronic medical records, 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 assigned patients in home, skilled nursing facility, assisted living facility, or acute care settings.
- Make home visits based on team nurse coverage needs, including unplanned visits and follow-ups on new admissions.
- Conduct admission visits for medically eligible patients and facility-to-home admissions as needed.
- Provide nursing care and services to Hosparus Health patients and demonstrate excellence in nursing practice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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