RN - Hospice

RN - Hospice

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Hospice Care

Duration: 14 weeks

Shift: Monday to Friday

Hours per Shift: 8 hours

Experience: Minimum of one (1) year experience as a registered nurse in a relevant field.

License: Current license to practice nursing in the state of employment.

Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association), Current automobile insurance, and valid driver's license.

Must-Have:

• Direct patient care experience
• Knowledge of hospice care and terminally ill patients
• Excellent patient assessment skills
• Proficiency in documentation and program management
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Description:The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide direct patient care services to hospice patients.Supportive care will also be given to the patient's family.Management of an interdisciplinary group consisting of other nursing staff and support personnel is required to enhance quality of hospice care.The RN will be responsible for case management of all assigned patient clinical records.The highest quality of care will be assured and documented in accordance with the Plan of Care.The RN will perform initial and ongoing assessments of the patient.Collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary group is essential for developing and implementing the Hospice Plan of Care as prescribed by the physician.All-inclusive physical, psychosocial, educational, emotional, and spiritual services will be provided to the patient and family.This includes bereavement support to achieve the highest quality of care.The RN will report any changes in the patient's condition to the attending physician.An accurate and updated medical record must be maintained, including all interdisciplinary notes and assessments.Infection control measures and standard precautions will be practiced.The RN will monitor scheduling of all staff members.Participation in the quality assessment and performance improvement program is required.The RN may be requested to participate in the agency on-call schedule.Promotion of the company's core values is expected.Annual compliance training will be completed as required.Additional duties may be assigned as needed.Staff meetings must be attended regularly.A high level of knowledge regarding management of pain and symptoms in the dying process is essential.Routine supervisory visits of all other team members will be performed at least monthly.Ongoing review and follow-up on assigned patient clinical records will be conducted to ensure quality services are provided.Maintaining close contact with the patient’s family and significant others is necessary to provide information and support.Primary control and *professional management* of each patient will be maintained.The RN will act as the primary liaison between the physician, patient/family, and hospice team.Education of the patient, family, or other caregivers related to needs identified in the Plan of Care will be the responsibility of the RN.This includes medication administration, dressing changes, oxygen administration, and hospice philosophy.