Registered Nurse - Hospice

REGISTERED NURSE - HOSPICE

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72/pp - BENEFITS ELIGIBLE

Sign On Bonus: $5000.00

Location/Department:
Hospice

72/pp - BENEFITS ELIGIBLE

Provides nursing care to patients of all ages in their homes and/or nursing homes in Hospice.

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• Makes home visits for patients of all ages
• Uses only approved abbreviations
• Understands patient safety goals & actions taken
• Uses 2 patient identifiers before giving treatments, demonstrates process
• Understands read back of verbal orders/critical lab values & can state process
• Understands procedure to clarify physician orders
• Uses standing orders when indicated
• Accurately calls report to MD as warranted by condition; reports to other providers as needed
• Reports sentinel events or adverse drug reactions or incidents as warranted
• Uses final verification before invasive procedures & can verbalize correct process & documents in EHR
• Reassesses patient in response to changes in condition after intervention as needed & documents in EHR
• Provides treatments (including wound care, venipuncture & IV administration) as ordered in a timely & appropriate manner & documents in EHR
• Communicates with & provides education to patients, caregivers, & family members in a timely manner (using respect & dignity when dealing with death & dying & documents in EHR
• Assessments/evalu/resumptions are timely, complete & accurate according to federally mandated time frames
• HIS reporting accurate & complete within time frame established by federal government
• Provides professional assessment (includes nursing, psychosocial & spiritual needs) as well as need for other services & re-evaluates as appropriate
• Completes, maintains, & updates treatment care plans in a timely manner, identifying all appropriate problems & establishing realistic goals
• Consideration is given to appropriate resources usage including appropriate visit frequency
• Notifies nursing supervisor of need for change of orders
• Communicates with physicians & refers to other disciplines as appropriate
• Participates in case conferences
• Provides daily report to nursing supervisors & communicates with nursing facilities as needed
• Attends IDG meetings; provides daily reports to Patient Care Coordinator
• Develops aide care plans & oversees visits according to state & federal regulations & documents accordingly
• Maintains compliance with productivity standards according to departmental requirements
• Time/visit documentation is accurate & submitted in a timely manner according to departmental requirements & state & federal regulations
• Discharges are documented within time frames required by state & federal regulations
• Patient outcomes are equal to or better than available benchmarks
• Assists with chart audits as needed
• Demonstrates competencies for all populations served

• Strong communication & listening skills
• Strong nursing skills in assessment, care, planning, & administering treatment
• Must be able to operate a computer, phone, medical equipment, & automobile

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

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