Hospice Admissions Nurse - RN

JOB SUMMARY The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education and experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individual and families within their homes and communities. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Patient Care Completes hospice admissions within scheduled shifts from 11am – 7pm on scheduled days. Completes an initial, comprehensive and follow‑up assessments of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es). Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process. Uses health assessment data to determine plan of care. Develops a patient‑centered care plan that establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Initiates appropriate symptom management and comfort‑focused nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician’s plan of care. Provides education and training to the patient and family in meeting patient needs. Provides health‑care instructions to the patient and family as appropriate per assessment and plan. Assists the patient with activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self‑sufficiency and optional comfort care. Communication Completes and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s eligibility and plan of care; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required. Communicates with community‑health related persons to coordinate the care plan. Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self‑care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group. Performs safety assessment and education. Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care. Collaborates with the family/caregiver and Hospice Interdisciplinary Group Members to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver. Additional Duties Participates in on‑call duties as defined by the on‑call policy. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available. Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required. Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in‑service classes. Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. JOB REQUIREMENTS Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing. Minimum of two years of experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred. Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state. Demonstrates excellent observation, problem‑solving, verbal and written communications; nursing skills per competency checklist. Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently. Capable of prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, and/or transfer patients; lift supplies and equipment; reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and/or crouch. Has visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills. Maintains a current CPR certification. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order. Self‑directed and able to work with minimal supervision. Maintains adequate flexibility to attend hospice admissions throughout scheduled shift, and attends routine, death, recertification and PRN visits in conjunction with admissions schedule. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Deercreekseniorliving