Hospice RN Per Diem

Company:
CovenantHealth at Home with Compassus, Hospice of Lubbock

Position Summary
The Registered Nurse plans, organizes and directs Hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with an emphasis on community health education / experience. The Hospice nurse builds from the resources of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their home environments. May provide patient care to premature infants, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, young, middle and older adults.

Position Specific Responsibilities
• Completes comprehensive assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs, including physical assessments and histories of current and previous illnesses.

• Develops, initiates, and revises individualized Plans of Care in collaboration with the IDG, using health assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses and establish goals.

• Provides professional nursing care by utilizing the nursing process, implementing palliative interventions, administering prescribed medications and treatments, and counseling patients and families on health care needs.

• Provides health care instructions to patients and families as appropriate per assessment and plan.

• Coordinates with the Patient Care Manager and IDG to ensure continuity of care, safe environments, and support for the emotional needs of patients and caregivers.

• Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and timely clinical documentation, including patient condition, care provided, and pain/symptom management outcomes.

• Communicates patient needs, condition changes, and physician orders to the IDG and supervisors; attends IDG meetings to review and update Plans of Care.

• Fulfills accepted case assignments, participates in on-call duties, and maintains productivity standards per organizational guidelines.

• Supervises and delegates responsibilities to ancillary personnel as appropriate.

• Supports the orientation, education, and development of team members, and provides input on CHHA performance and assignments.

• Assumes responsibility for professional growth through continuing education, in-service programs, and other activities to enhance job-related skills and abilities.

• Actively participates in performance improvement initiatives and adheres to the Corporate Integrity Plan.

• Ensures financial prudence in care delivery by coordinating medications, supplies, equipment, and other necessary services defined in the Plan of Care. Education and/or Experience

• Education requirements noted separately with each state.
• Alaska (AK)
  • Required: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
  • Preferred: Experience in Oncology, Hospice, or Long-Term Care.
  California (CA)
  • Required: Education sufficient to meet certification, licensure, or registration requirements.
  • Preferred: 1 year of recent experience in hospice, palliative care, home health, acute care, and/or skilled nursing as a registered nurse.
  Oregon (OR)
  • Required: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing with at least 1 year of full-time experience as a registered nurse.
  • Preferred: Recent clinical experience (within the last 3 years) in a Medicare-certified Homecare or Hospice agency/facility performing intermittent visits and case management.
  Washington (WA)
  • Required: Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, or equivalent education/experience.
  • Preferred: 2 years of nursing experience, including at least 1 year in hospice, home health, skilled nursing, medical/surgical, or oncology.

Skills

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
  
  
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.
• Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces integrated healthcare at home philosophy.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Excellent observation, verbal and written communication, problem solving and basic math skills.
  
• Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
• Preferred working knowledge with computer applications, i.e. Microsoft Word/e-mail.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Required within 30 days of hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association (Vendor Managed)
• Active state RN license (Vendor Managed).

State Specific Requirements
Other

• Required upon hire: Active Registered Nurse License (Vendor Managed)

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization.

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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