Travel Nurse RN - Hospice in Washington, PA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Hospice
Location: Washington, PA
Agency: Ardor Health Solutions
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: Days - 5 days
Contract Duration: 12 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Provides, coordinates, and directs the provision of hospice care according to physician?s orders based on agency policies and procedures, through the competent application of the nursing process.Responsible to Clinical Manager, Directly Supervises and Evaluates: Hospice Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses/Licensed Vocational Nurses. State Specific-JOB DUTIES/KNOWLEDGE - Arizona State Specific: Evaluate and assess patients medical condition as ordered and will report any significant change in condition immediately to physician for medical intervention and follow-up. Records communication in patient?s medical record, including date, time, and person to which report was given. -Virginia State Specific: 1. Performs in-home supervisory visits for services provide by LPN?s and Hospice Assistants and other support staff and contract staff when such staff are present in the home and is delivering patient services. Supervisory visits of Hospice Assistants shall be performed as frequently as necessary but not less than once every two weeks. The nurse will document if Hospice Assistant services are appropriate and consistent with agency policies and procedures. Documentation shall be provided of any corrective actions taken if services are found to be unacceptable. 2. Completes updated Plan of Care every 60 days and communicates changes to attending physician, hospice staff, and contractors providing patient care. Home visits. Periodic office meetings. Must have reliable transportation, current driver?s license, and agency-required liability insurance.' '1. Current and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse specific to that state the employee is assigned to work by the company. 2. Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) documents the following: The mutual recognition model of nurse licensure allows a nurse to have one license (in his or her state of residency) and to practice in other states (both physical and electronic), subject to each state?s practice law and regulation. Nurses must legally reside in a NLC state to be eligible to have a multi-state license. See list of Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) 3. Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience required. 4. Current CPR certification. 4. Able to assess patient status and identify requirements relative to age specific needs. 5. Must be familiar with general use and functions of the computer, such as, user names and password concepts; internet; e-mail; navigation of computer desktop, including starting programs, using files, and windows, effectively use navigation buttons and tool bars; ability to self-manage online HR services and online training programs.' State Specific-QUALIFICATIONS -Louisiana Specific: Minimum of two years? full time experience as a registered nurse. -Virginia State Specific: 1. A current license by the Virginia Board of Medicine to practice as a Registered Nurse. 2. Virginia Hospice Salary Scale is maintained at Amedisys Inc., Human Resources Department. State Specific-JOB DUTIES/KNOWLEDGE- Arizona State Specific: Evaluate and assess patients medical condition as ordered and will report any significant change in condition immediately to physician for medical intervention and follow-up. Records communication in patients medical record, including date, time, and person to which report was given. -Illinois State Specific: 1. Assesses and evaluate patients /clients status by: A. Establishing and implementing the plan of care B. Regularly re-evaluating patient/client needs C. Reviewing and revising the plan of care as necessary at least every 60 days. 2. Specifies in writing, the assignment for Home health Aides. Supervises the HHA every 14 days. Reviews and revises assignment plan as necessary to meet the patients needs at least every 60 days. 3. Supervises LP(V)Ns at least every 60 days (every 30 days in Indiana) or as required by patients needs. 4. Complies with accepted professional standards and principles. Follows all rules/regulations in home care as mandated by state/federal regulations. -Oregon State Specific: Perform a LPN supervisory visit every 60 days when the patients condition is stable and predictable, and at least every two weeks when the patients condition is critical and fluctuating. -Wisconsin State Specific: HFS 133.14 Skilled nursing services: 1. Provision of services. Skilled nursing services shall be provided by or under the supervision of a registered nurse. 2. Duties of the Registered Nurse. The registered nurse shall: a. Make the initial evaluation visit to the patient; b. Regularly reevaluate the patients needs; c. Initiate the plan of care and necessary revisions; d. Provide those services requiring substantial specialized care; e. Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative procedures; f. Prepare clinical and progress notes; g. Promptly inform the physician and other personnel participating in the patients care of changes in the patients condition and needs; h. Arrange for counseling the patient and family in meeting related needs; i. Participate in in-service programs for agency staff; and j. Supervise and teach other personnel. 3. Scope of Duties. Nurses shall perform only those duties within the scope of their licensure. 4. Coordination of Services. A registered nurse shall maintain overall responsibility for coordinating services provided to the patient by the agency. DEGREE OF TRAVEL Home visits. Periodic office meetings. Must have reliable transportation, current driver?s license, and agency-required liability insurance.' '1. Current and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse specific to that state the employee is assigned to work by the Company. 2. Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) documents the following: The mutual recognition model of nurse licensure allows a nurse to have one license (in his or her state of residency) and to practice in other states (both physical and electronic), subject to each state?s practice law and regulation. Nurses must legally reside in a NLC state to be eligible to have a multi-state license. See list of Nurse Licensure Compact States 3. Minimum of 2-3 years of nursing experience required. Registered Nurse Page 6 of 7 January 2010 4. Current CPR certification. 5. Able to assess patient status and identify requirements relative to age specific needs. 6. Must be familiar with general use and functions of the computer, such as, user names and password concepts; internet; e-mail; navigation of computer desktop, including starting programs, using files, and windows, effectively use navigation buttons and tool bars; ability to self-manage online HR services and online training programs.' State Specific-QUALIFICATIONS -Illinois State Specific: Is a graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. BSN preferred. -Nevada State Specific: NAC 449.788 Services to patients. 2. Services must be supplied only by qualified personnel and under the supervision of a physician licensed to practice in this State. Qualifications include licensure, registration, certification or their equivalent, as required by state or federal law, for?(a) The professional registered nurse must hold a state license. -Wisconsin State Specific: HFS 133.02 Definitions: ?Registered Nurse? means a registered nurse under s.441.0, Stats.