Hospice RN

Essential Functions:

· Demonstrate knowledge of medication administration, interactions and side-effects.

· Demonstrate knowledge and competence in pain and symptom control concepts and ensure interventions are carried out on a timely basis.

· Ensure the care management approach for referral to other services as needed.

· Prepare and submit clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals per policy and procedure guidelines.

· Communicate information using current processes/available technology on a timely basis.

· Act as physician agent when calling in prescriptions for patients by following agency protocols.

· Supervise LPN and paraprofessional providing services to the patient according to regulatory guidelines; participate in evaluation and corrective action when necessary.

· Provide specialized hospice training to other staff, family members and informal caregivers to ensure adequate patient care.

· Ensure on-going evaluation of the patient/family response to care.

· Assess the ability of the caregiver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care provision.

· Evaluate own needs for support and identify systems to meet the needs.

· Assume responsibility for reordering patient medications/maintaining inventory of supplies.

· Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of cost containment by economical use of supplies, medications and other resources.

· Ensure patient privacy when providing care and treatment.

· Participate in clinical call as scheduled.

· Ensure compliance with Death Pronouncements as per agency protocol.

· Complete audits of discharged patient charts within 30 days of discharge.

· Participate in QA/PI process.

· Monitor self, staff and patient safety in care setting.

· Participate in departmental meetings as requested.

· Participate in orientation of new staff, volunteers, and training of nursing students as requested.

· Participate in all required In-Service Programs.

· Maintain current level of skills and evidence of competency.

· Adhere to all Confidentiality policies and procedures and maintain confidentiality of administrative information

· Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Case management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Nursing: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person