Rn Jobs in St Cloud

About The Position

Requirements

• Currently licensed as a registered nurse to practice in the state.
• Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments.
• Ability to supervise others appropriately.
• Ability to respond appropriately to the crisis outside of a hospital setting.
• Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural, and religious modes.
• Completes Hospice training program.
• Must have a current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position.
• Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse, preferred.
• Active patient contact within the past three years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patient.
• Provides dietary counseling.
• Provides Hospice nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures.
• Initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patient’s Hospice care and safety.
• Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
• Teaches, supervises and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient.
• Supervises and trains other nursing service personnel.
• Develops and re-evaluates the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care.
• Performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctor’s orders.
• Attends team conferences.
• Maintains records as required by Hospice.
• Follows the policies and procedures of Hospice.
• Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Always communicates to the supervisor if unable to meet a patient’s need or perform a procedure.
• Participates in the on-call system and is responsible for providing on-call coverage when unavailable for assigned duties.
• Maintain skills and knowledge.
• Works with the interdisciplinary group concept of patient care.
• Coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for patients residing in SNF, NF, ICF or MR.
• Organizes work schedule and utilizes time management to be able to attend all required meetings.
• Complies with agency infection control policies and protocols.
• Assist with orientation, teaching, and training as requested.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director.