Registered Nurse (RN)

Primary Function The Registered Nurse, RN, is a member of the interdisciplinary team who work together to meet the physical, medical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs of hospice patients and families facing terminal illness and bereavement. The Registered Nurse, RN, is designated to provide coordination of care, ensure continuous assessment of each patient’s and family’s needs and implementation of the interdisciplinary plan of care. Salary Range: $37 - $38/ Hour Job Responsibilities Case Management and Supervision for Registered Nurse, RN Follow VITAS policies and standards (See VITAS Standards Manual) and practice within the scope of the RN license Report any requests to practice outside of scope of license to the manager/supervisor Perform supervision of nursing tasks delegated to Hospice Aides, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses and Volunteers per the plan of care Complete initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments including physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and bereavement to provide palliation of end‑of‑life symptoms Identify and utilize resources, referrals such as PT, OT, Home Health, Dietary, Pharmacy, Supplies, Home Medical Equipment, and other visits/consults Complete documentation at the time of the event and at the location of care unless otherwise directed Provide education and training to patients, families, caregivers and referral sources in the care of the patient, including pain management Participate in patient care meetings as assigned Participate in weekly team meetings Provide effective communication/shift reports through written, verbal, reporting and body language Participate in bereavement support Participate in the on‑call rotation and/or provide shifts during non‑business hours such as evenings, weekends and holidays based upon program‑identified needs Provide visits/shifts in program coverage area Work with IDG to develop, coordinate, and follow the patient's individualized plan of care Obtain physician orders when necessary Provide services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill Evaluate the outcome of services Appropriately delegate nursing tasks to Hospice Aides/Homemakers, Volunteers, and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses Document in the clinical record that all factors pertinent to the patient’s safety, including the competence of the Hospice Aide/Homemaker have been assessed Ensure that activities delegated to a Hospice/Homemaker are safe Deliver care in accordance with the patient's plan of care Provide primary nursing care for inpatient and continuous care patients as assigned Participate in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program and related activities as assigned Participate in Performance Improvement Project(s) (PIP) Gather clinical data used for quality measures Develop and achieve professional growth goals and objectives personally and per Team Manager reviews Attend orientation and regularly scheduled in‑services/educational conferences as assigned Participate in orientation of Hospice Aides, Volunteers and other IDG members as assigned Participate in training activities internally within VITAS and externally as assigned Provide customer service Maintain focus on the patient and family experience of care Serve as a patient and family advocate Report patient/family/customer complaints to Team Manager Participate in patient/family/customer conflict resolution as applicable Represent the nursing profession, the VITAS site/location and VITAS overall in a positive manner Connecticut: For activities other than those listed in section 19‑13D69(d)(3) of the Connecticut Department of Public Health delegated to a Hospice/Homemaker, the RN will document in the clinical record that all factors pertinent to the patient’s safety, including the competence of the Hospice Aide/Homemaker have been assessed. Job Requirements Reliable transportation with adequate insurance coverage for driver and passengers Telephone available (cellular or land line) Essential Functions / Physical Demands The physical demands for the Registered Nurse, RN described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Assist in lifting and transferring patients, as required Lift objects in excess of 20 pounds Stand or walk in excess of one hour per day Talk and hear Specific vision abilities required for the Registered Nurse, RN include: Close vision Distance vision Ability to adjust focus The Registered Nurse, RN will be required to sit and stoop, kneel, and crouch. Qualifications for the Registered Nurse, RN Currently licensed to practice nursing in the state where the VITAS program is located Minimum of two years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, or community health in the last five years Equivalent experience or licensure may be considered DIRECTION RECEIVED Reports directly to the Team Manager. #J-18808-Ljbffr