PRN RN Hospice Home Care

To provide nursing care to the terminally ill Hospice patient as needed. To provide assistance and understanding to the family in the home care situation and in time of bereavement. To work as a member of the Hospice team in providing Hospice care.

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Currently licensed as a registered nurse to practice in the state.

Ability to respond appropriately to the crisis outside of a hospital setting.

Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural, and religious modes.

Completes Hospice training program.

Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse, preferred.

Must be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and data available, and act accordingly. Must be flexible, innovative, and possess good interpersonal skills. Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials.

Must have a current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation.

Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patient.

Provides Hospice nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures.

Initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patient’s Hospice care and safety.

Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.

Teaches, supervises and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient.

Supervises and trains other nursing service personnel.

Develops and re-evaluates the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care.

Performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctor’s orders.

Maintains records as required by Hospice.

Follows the policies and procedures of Hospice. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Works with the interdisciplinary group concept of patient care.

Coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for patients residing in SNF, NF, ICF or MR.

Complies with agency infection control policies and protocols.

Assist with orientation, teaching, and training as requested.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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