Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

Registered Nurse

The Registered Nurse provides skilled nursing services within the home care setting in accordance with the orders of a physician and under a plan of care. Through use of the nursing process, utilizes knowledge and skills at a competent level to provide direct age-specific and culturally appropriate patient care management in the homecare setting. The RN also serves as a clinical resource, participates in patient and staff education, demonstrates the use of independent nursing judgment, and serves as a preceptor. Develops and coordinates the plan of care and provides case management. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an approved nursing program

Experience

• One (1) year of recent clinical nursing experience

License/Registration/Certifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in South Carolina
• Valid SC driver's license with good driving record
• CPR certification

Core Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for continuous review of all aspects of patients on his/her caseload to include but not limited to: appropriate utilization of services; review of documentation in the medical record; maintenance of interdisciplinary communication and discharge planning.
• Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es) and medication reconciliation.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to establish appropriate treatment plan and develop a plan of care.
• Initiates the plan of care, makes necessary revisions as patient status, and needs change. Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.
• Initiates and facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance outcomes.
• Initiates appropriate nursing interventions. Provides treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan. Educates the patient and family/caregiver on self-care techniques medications, diet and other instructions as ordered.
• Recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers.
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; communicates regularly with the interdisciplinary team; communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the plan of care; and communicates on a regular basis with manager.
• Provides supervision of home health aides per regulatory requirements.
• Complies with established policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of and compliance with state, federal, and local regulations for the delivery of home care services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.