Hospice Care Registered Nurse - NIGHTS

Purpose of Job This position is responsible for the delivery of individualized patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in accordance with the Standards of Nursing Care and Practice as defined by Ridgeview Medical Center, the Minnesota Nurse Practice Standards Act and the ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice.
Responsibilities Conducts admission and recertification as ordered by the physician. Completes supporting documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
Coordinates requests/referrals according to patient need and physician order.
Performs supervisory visits and evaluates performance through direct or indirect observation of aides providing care.
Advises and educates patients, family members and significant others on health maintenance/status, disease prevention and/or end-of-life care.
Serves as a patient advocate in seeking appropriate community resources to meet patient need.
Coordinates with and updates the Case Manager in a timely manner.
Completes SOC and Quarterly audits to meet the regulatory requirements as requested by manager/PCC.
Demonstrates competencies in the specialty area of Home Health.
Performs case management functions under the guidance of a supervisor or primary care clinician as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education/Work Experience Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Demonstrate critical thinking and decision making
Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
Ability to work and multi-task in a high stress and fast paced environment
Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills
Ability to work autonomously and as a team
Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
License/Certification Current professional nurse licensure in Minnesota or if licensed in another state, a permit from the Minnesota Board of Nursing while the license application is in process
Valid MN driver's license and meets Ridgeview's insurability requirements
Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification
Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Nursing
COS-C (only for skilled)
CHPN - Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurse (only for hospice)
RN experience in acute/skilled facility or home health
Requirements This position does have overnight call responsibilities

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