Registered Nurse - In Patient Unit - Nights-HCIPU

It's inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you'll realize it's more than a job. It's a mission. We're committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!

Role:

The RN, Hospice House is responsible for assessing and identifying patient/family needs, utilizing the nursing process, coordinating the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), and providing palliative and supportive care to the patient/family unit.

Qualifications:

* Current license as RN in the state providing care, current active single-state out-of-state nurse license, or current active multistate/compact nurse license

* Minimum one (1) year in-patient nursing or hospice experience preferred for external candidates; for internal applicants, minimum of 6-months of LPN experience with hospice/home health within an affiliate preferred. New grads may be considered in IPU only.

* Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system preferred

* Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms

* Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written)

* Flexible schedule to meet the needs of Hospice House patients

* Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families

* Ability to physically access patient rooms, other areas of the Hospice House/Hospital/ALF, etc., and any home (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning) within any part of the service area

* Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

* Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Employees hired prior to 12/31/2022 must obtain certificate prior to 3/31/2023

* Intermittent Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policy. Ability to travel off-site to meet business needs

Competencies:

* Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.

Responsibilities of all employees:

* Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.

* Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.

* Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices.

* Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices.

* Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.

* Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.

* Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations.

* Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.

* Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.

* Advance electronic media skills.

* Support Company research and educational activities.

* Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.

* Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.

Job Responsibilities:

* Provides and manages direct care to patients and families as part of Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), incorporating psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, physical and biological components, and appropriate nursing intervention and follow-up.

* Coordinates the Plan of Care, ensuring that an individualized Plan of Care is developed that accurately reflects the patient's evolving needs.

* Educates patient, family, caregivers and other health professionals about disease process and decline, palliative interventions, care giving, dying process and safety practices.

* Reports changes in the patient's condition to appropriate members of the IDG or other health professionals.

* Participates with the IDG to evaluate hospice referrals/admissions for level of care…