RN - Home Health & Hospice ($10,000.00 Sign-On-Bonus)

10000 SIGN ON BONUS JOB SUMMARY Patient centered Nursing Care and Case Management of Home Care and Hospice patients in the home setting Schedule 08FTE 32 hoursVariable HoursRotating Weekend CallCompensation 4266hr DOEShift DifferentialsRobust Benefits PackageSign On Bonus ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Administer skilled nursing care and case management in the home to Home Care and Hospice patients as authorized by the physician Develop implement and evaluate the nursing care plan for each patient Observe patients for signs and symptoms of complications and report to the physician Be responsible for supervision of home health aides and LPNs assigned to hisher patients Promote health and well being of patients through teaching supervising counseling and appropriate preventative and treatment measures Have knowledge of and be willing to utilize community resources Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals Take call on weekends holidays and evenings on a rotating basis and responds to patient needed as appropriate Comply with Livingston HealthCare Policies and Procedures Provide current evidence based care education and support for hospice patients families and caregivers Document care responsibly and accurately Be able to become competent in electronic medical record Track and record mileage on appropriate form Actively participate in Quality Improvement Accept accountability for own actions ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Complete Livingston HealthCare annual competencies within assigned time frame Attend and actively participate in all Hospice Interdisciplinary Quality Improvement meetings department staff meetings in services and Home Care team meetings as assigned Be responsible for maintaining agencys image of quality care by providing excellent patient centered nursing care Attend the first available Hospice Volunteer training class if not already Hospice trained Give talks to community groups as requested in collaboration with Home CareHospice Manager Assist in annual Hospice volunteer training as requested QUALIFICATIONS Required Current Montana RN license BSN AD or Diploma Good assessment skills Ability to function independently Good communication skills Ability to effectively function in fast paced environment with multiple interruptions Own vehicle for visits Current Motor Vehicle License Current BLS ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS At least one year of recent nursing experience preferably in community health andor care of terminally ill #J-18808-Ljbffr Livingston HealthCare