Hospice RN

General

Purpose:

Plans, organizes, directs, and provides hospice care to meet the identified needs of patients/families in accordance with Interim Health Care Hospice policies and procedures, accepted standards of nursing practice and palliative care, and applicable law and regulation.

PT & Contingent AVAILABLE-----Monday through Friday with a rotating on-call of 10 days/month. Paid 75 per day + any hours worked (calls, documentation, visits made) while on call. Interim of Oakland Offers Competitive Pay, Medical/Dental/Vision Ins., 401K, Paid Company Training & Development

• Completes an initial/comprehensive assessment of the patient/family to determine hospice needs which includes a history of current and previous illness(es), as well as a physical assessment of the patient, with emphasis on the management of pain and other symptoms.
• Completes ongoing assessments of the patient’s physical status and the psychosocial status of the patient/family.
• Makes necessary revisions to the IDG plan of care as the patient’s/family’s status and needs change.
• Primarily responsible for the coordination of care among IDG members and other healthcare providers external to the IDG, to ensure the continuous assessment of the patient/family needs, as well as the implementation of the IDG plan of care to guide the services and achieve the goals of hospice care.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with nursing standards of practice.
• Directs the services provided by and supervises the LPN/LVN, Hospice Aide, and Homemaker assigned to the patient/family.
• Collaborates with sales and product teams to develop branding messages.
• Develops and distributes materials related to training and marketing.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Regularly attends Interdisciplinary Group meetings.
• Participates in on-call duties as defined by the office on-call policy.
• Actively participates in the quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI) program.
• Completes other assignments as requested and assigned.
• May have access to personal health information (“PHI”) necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities. Access to use and ability to disclose PHI is further defined by each organization/department.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed to practice as a RN in the state in which employed. License is active and in good standing.
• Twelve (12) months of accumulated experience as a registered nurse within the last five (5) years or, if no experience within the last five (5) years, evidence of current (within the last 12 months) clinical knowledge as deemed appropriate by the DHCS.
  • If a new graduate, 1200 verified hours of employment as a graduate or registered nurse within the last twelve (12) months or evidence of completion of a company-approved Preceptor Program.
• If a state standard exists that is higher than these education/experience requirements, the state standard supersedes these qualifications
• One (1) year of hospice care experience preferred.
• Able to provide proof of valid driver’s license if applicable.
• Able to provide proof of valid auto liability insurance if assignment(s) include driving vehicle.

• Able to comply with accepted professional standards of nursing practice and law and regulation.
• Understands principles of pain/symptom management.
• Able to read and interpret technical instructions related to the care of the patient.
• Knowledge and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care.
• Demonstrates excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary group.
• Able to effectively communicate with clinical and non-clinical employees, patients and family/caregivers.
• Able to perform and prioritize multiple functions or tasks.
• Able to effectively deal with multiple changes.
• Meets applicable federal and state health requirements to provide patient care as appropriate.
• Meets the…