FT Evenings Hospice 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 care provided by Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants. Patients may be receiving care at home, in a skilled nursing facility, assisted living facility, or acute care setting. Depending on team coverage needs, the Visit Nurse may make visits to home patients, conduct unplanned visits or follow-up visits after new admissions, conduct admission visits for medically eligible patients, and complete facility-to-home admissions. The nurse demonstrates excellence in nursing practice and supports the organization’s need to provide nursing care and services to all Hosparus Health patients. The schedule is Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM, with on-call requirements. The service area is Louisville and surrounding communities. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered.
Requirements
- Current RN licensure in Kentucky and/or Indiana as required by the designated position, or ability to obtain the required license or licenses 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 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 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 visits to assigned patients in homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, or acute care settings.
- Make home visits based on team nurse coverage needs, conduct unplanned visits and follow-up visits after new admissions, and conduct admission visits for medically eligible patients, including facility-to-home admissions as needed.
- Demonstrate excellence in nursing practice and support the organization’s provision of nursing care and services to its patients.
- Fulfill on-call requirements.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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