Job Description
The Registered Nurse will provide in\-home services to our patients.
* Provides services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill, in accordance with the plan of care.
* Caseloads will vary from approximately 12\-18 patients, depending on issues such as complexity of patient/family needs, geography, and home\-based versus facility\-based patients;
* Demonstrates competency in all skills required for the agency, including, but not limited to pain management, symptom control, infusion therapy, infusion therapy device care, wound care and aseptic technique;
* Demonstrates critical thinking, analysis and clinical judgment in the care of patients and families facing terminal illness;
* Addresses the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family/caregiver;
* Makes referrals to other disciplines as needed;
* Coordinates the total Plan of Care and maintains continuity of patient care by liaising with other health professionals assigned to the same patients;
* Attends all interdisciplinary group meetings;
* Initiates patient care conferences for complex patients whenever needed;
* Includes the patient/family in implementation of the patient care plan;
* Evaluates and routinely re\-evaluates the nursing needs of the patient, and makes necessary revisions to the patient's Plan of Care as needed;
* Educates the patient and family/caregiver on their rights and responsibilities as a Hospice patient;
* Communicates with the patient's Attending Physician and the Hospice Medical Director keeping them informed of changes in condition;
* The Hospice Registered Nurse is a Case Manager of the patient's care and ensures that resources are utilized in an equitable and beneficial manner to meet needs;
* The RN Case Manager manages the patient's care from admission through discharge and coordinates with interdisciplinary team on bereavement.
Requirements:
* Graduate of an accredited nursing program
* Current licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice
* One year of Hospice experience within the last 24 months
* Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
* Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked)
* Proof of current CPR certification
* Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance
Shift: Full\-time
Compensation: 45\.00\-50\.00
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