Weekend Hospice RN - HomeCare

Hartford HealthCare at Home•East Hartford, CT

About The Position

Provides skilled nursing care to hospice clients in their homes or community health settings, ensuring the delivery of outcome-based, high-quality, cost-effective care. The nurse assesses clients, develops and updates plans of care with clients and the interdisciplinary team, manages symptoms and end-of-life needs, coordinates services, and supports clients and families through education and bereavement follow-up. The position works a weekend day shift for three days and is paid for four days.

Requirements

Graduate of an associate’s or diploma program in nursing.
One year of nursing experience or one year of nursing experience in a specialty.
License to practice in the State of Connecticut.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an NLN-approved BSN program.
Medical/surgery or home care experience.

Responsibilities

Review referrals and initiate contact with clients and families.
Conduct complete nursing assessments using referral data, client and family interviews, and clinical observation of the patient’s health status.
Demonstrate clinical expertise in symptom management and end-of-life issues.
Develop plans of care in collaboration with clients and all disciplines, documenting service needs, discharge planning, short- and long-term goals, and appropriate resource utilization.
Facilitate peaceful death and ensure appropriate bereavement follow-up through timely documentation of bereavement assessments.
Modify plans of care as client conditions change.
Understand payer information to maximize care planning and use Hospice Levels of care appropriately.
Follow the IDT process for approving non-formulary medications, treatments, and DME.
Initiate and maintain client records according to the Agency’s documentation standards.
Make follow-up visits to provide skilled care, assess disease progress, and evaluate treatment response.
Support clients and families through teaching to promote and restore health and prevent disease and disability, as possible.
Coordinate care with providers and use interdisciplinary team members to support patient and family needs.
Teach patients and reinforce client and caregiver education; prepare, teach, and support families regarding signs and symptoms of death, as appropriate.
Refer, collaborate, and coordinate all client care services; consult with physicians regarding client needs and plans of care.
Direct LPNs in carrying out established plans of care.
Direct Home Care Aides and supervise plans of care.
Refer clients and families to other community resources as needed.