RN Hospice

Overview

RN-Hospice/Full time role at SSM Health

Location:

WI-SSM Health at Home Baraboo, 1600 Jefferson Street. Territory includes Sauk County area (dependent on residence):
La Valle, Dells, Portage, Lodi, Baraboo, Adams, Pardeeville.

Worker Type:
Regular

Job Highlights:
We are looking for a Hospice nurse to care for patients in Sauk County area (dependent on where you live) including the listed communities.

Day shift with one major and minor holiday per year, every 6th weekend.

• $10,000 sign on bonus eligible; paid out on first paycheck for eligible hires

Coordinates, facilitates and performs interdisciplinary plan of care through assessment and evaluation of patient condition and effectiveness of care under the direction of the attending physician by traveling to patient homes, Community-Based Residential Facilities (CBRFs), assisted living locations, hospitals or other settings to meet patient and family/caregivers, assess patient care needs, acuity in relation to policies, procedures and regulations of home care and/or hospice services.

• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.
• Collaborates, consults and communicates with physician regarding the plan of care and changes to patient status. Provides physician with regular updates on progress and recommends revision of plan care, documents status and communication in adherence with regulations.
• Coordinates and communicates with multi-disciplinary team members and outside agencies as appropriate to achieve expected outcomes for patient care and education through end of life or discharge, ensuring accurate and complete documentation and coordination of unique care plan.
• Completes admission paperwork and verifies insurance information. Completes a comprehensive medical assessment by entering data into the clinical computer program. Ensures that patient assessment is completed in a timely manner.
• Provides skilled nursing care within the established plan of care, including tasks such as taking vitals, wound care, IV care, ostomy care, blood draws, injections, and the physical assessment of the overall patient’s medical condition.
• Documents visit notes, treatments, and care. Follows visit pattern according to physician orders and ensures required visits are completed in a timely manner. Ensures all documentation is timely, accurate and complete in adherence to regulations.
• Collaborates with the patient, patient’s family and healthcare team to develop a comprehensive plan of care based on the unique needs of the patient. Responds to calls from patients, family members and others, completes follow-up to address needs, issues, or concerns.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

• No experience required

• Proof of motor vehicle liability insurance that meets minimum state requirements upon hire and upon request.

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near and far; color recognition.
• Frequent use of smell and hearing.
• Frequent driving and keyboard/data entry.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving of patients; occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive movements.
• Rare crawling and running.

• State-specific licensure and certifications as applicable:
  • Illinois:
    Basic Life Support (BLS HCP);
    Registered Professional Nurse (RN) with IDFPR;
    Driving Record (MVR);
    Driver License – State Issued
  • Missouri: BLS HCP; RN issued by Compact State or RN licensed by…