PRN Hospice RN- Racine/Kenosha Job Burlington area,Wisconsin USA,Nursing

Department

Department: 34141 WI Hospice Divisional - Nursing: SCT (Supportive Care Team) Status:
Part time Benefits Eligible:
No Hours Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information:
As needed role in racine/kenosha area. Shifts vary from 8 hours to 12 hours on AM/PM/NOC. Must work 2 shifts per month, one of those must be a weekend shift. Pay Range $35.50 - $53.25

Major Responsibilities Nurse/Patient Relationship

Identifies the need for various communication styles and seeks assistance in utilizing the most appropriate strategy

Identifies factors affecting patient’s physical and psychosocial comfort & attends to these needs per standards

Identifies the need for patient and family to participate in care. Seeks assistance, as appropriate, to assess patient and family readiness to participate

Identifies the need for individualized, holistic approach to care. Seeks out resources to meet patient needs. Assuring/Improving Quality Care:
Facilitates the patient and family’s right to receive quality, cost effective care

Assuring/Improving Quality Care

Identifies patient and family concerns and issues. Seeks assistance as needed to advocate for the patient and family

Identifies current literature in area of practice

Incorporates nursing standards of care into practice

Identifies and reports potential or actual safety issues

Meets regulatory and mandatory requirements on the unit

Patient/Staff Education

Identifies patient and family learning needs. Initiates and evaluates teaching using patient teaching protocols, patient care standards and critical paths. Seeks assistance as appropriate.

Recognizes own abilities and contributes to a learning environment

Nursing Process

Completes assessment and identifies appropriate patient problem

Develops, implements, and evaluates plan of care on assigned patients. Utilizes resources and validates information to maintain standards of clinical practice

Prioritizes and organizes patient care and ensures follow-through with planned care

Demonstrates the skill and judgment necessary to safely implement interventions and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient and integrates the medical treatment plan into the nursing plan of care

Applies ethical decision making.

Monitors for confidentiality and assures appropriate business conduct.

Delegates correctly to unlicensed assistive personnel.

Seeks resources for disruptive behavior that impedes care delivery.

Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development

Demonstrates respect and understanding for peers and other clinical disciplines and participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated approach to care.

Demonstrates leadership behaviors and is committed to the development of self and others.

Contributes to effective operation of the unit

Identifies effective communication and feedback skills. Seeks assistance as appropriate.

Sets professional practice goals with guidance. Begins to explore opportunities for professional growth.

Earns a minimum of 5 contact hours per year

Licensure

Nurse, Registered (RN) Current CPR A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Education/Experience Required

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
Earn 5.0 continuing education credits annually
1 year of medical nursing experience with various age groups.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Good communication and interpersonal skills
Good documentation skills.
Computer skills
Good time management and organizational skills
Familiarity with patient care equipment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing
Ability to take “on call” assignments.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and complete work within…

PRN Hospice RN- Racine​/Kenosha

PRN Hospice RN- Racine/Kenosha