Hospice Registered Nurse

RN End-of-Life CareThe RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the strategies and services required to meet the patients/family's end-of-life care needs. An outcome based plan of care is created and continually adjusted through utilization of the nursing process, relationship centered care principles, and holistic philosophy, assuring that the changing needs of the patient/family are met while facilitating a pain-free, peaceful, sacred death.Essential FunctionsExhibit "Patients and Families First" attitude. Responds with compassion, flexibility, and urgency to each patient need. Provides the care that patients want, when they want it.Develop a comprehensive plan of care that addresses physical, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs of the patient/family with input from the patient/family and the interdisciplinary team. Evaluate this plan and makes interventions as necessary.Advocate for pain/symptom management.Educate and provide the support to patient/family regarding care issues. Committed to the continuous improvement of the patient experience which includes patient safety, quality of care, and excellent service. Adheres to the organization's Mission, Service Standards, and Code of Conduct.Direct and supervise LPN and CENA.Administer and document medications/treatments as ordered by the physician according to policies in an accurate and timely manner.Identify and respond appropriately to emergency situations.Attend shift reporting and IDT meetings as necessary to facilitate communication of decisions related to the patients care.QualificationsRequired Associate's Degree NursingPreferred Bachelor's Degree Nursing1 year of relevant experience, preferably in hospice or related field. RequiredExperience with dying patients and their families. PreferredLIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan required AndCRT-CPR - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required OrPhysical DemandsPallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbsWaist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbsWaist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbsWaist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbsBilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbsUnilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbsPushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbsPulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbsSitting: OccasionallyStanding: FrequentlyWalking: FrequentlyForward Bend - Standing: OccasionallyForward Bend - Sitting: OccasionallyTrunk Rotation - Standing: OccasionallyTrunk Rotation - Sitting: OccasionallySquat: SeldomStair Climbing: SeldomCrawling / Kneeling: SeldomDriving: OccasionallyReach - Above Shoulder: SeldomReach - at Shoulder or Below: OccasionallyHandling: OccasionallyForceful Grip > 5 lbs: OccasionallyForceful Pinch > 2 lbs: OccasionallyFinger/Hand Dexterity: FrequentlyVisual Acuity ¹ [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom