Care Center RN

Position: Care Center RN - Days
POSITION SUMMARY The Care Center Registered Nurse (RN) is a member of the interdisciplinary team who provides hospice/skilled professional nursing care as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with the medical plan of care. The Care Center RN is committed to the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Angela Hospice and the Felician Franciscan Core Values.

POSITION

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DIRECTOR OF INPATIENT SERVICES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Completes an ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs

Provides quality, professional nursing care to patients utilizing specialized nursing skills related to end-of-life care

May initiate the patient’s plan of care and includes the patient and the family in the planning process

Performs comprehensive assessment of assigned patients in a timely manner upon admission and as required

Assesses and evaluates patients and makes necessary revisions to the plan of care as patient status and needs change

Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures

Administers and documents medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician

Orders medications as needed from pharmacy

Educates the patients and families regarding medications, treatments and procedures, disease process, and end of life care/process

Uses established confidential communication channels to communicate pertinent information

Communicates patient/family concerns to appropriate interdisciplinary team member and initiates a corrective action if required

Assists the patient with activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care Lifts, moves, and transports patients using proper body mechanics or lifting devices

Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given

Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate

Communicates with the physician and/or nurse practitioner regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition

Communicates and collaborates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate

Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient

Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient and family/caregiver

Attends interdisciplinary group meetings as needed

Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available

Maintains the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each patient and interacts with patients in a manner of compassion and empathy

Reports an incident or evidence of abuse or violation of residents rights to the Lead Nurse, Director of Inpatient Services, or any administrative staff

Provides clinical supervision of LPNs, SNAs, hospice aides, and volunteers and delegates responsibilities when required

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the occupant of this job. The Care Center RN may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

OTHER DUTIES Maintains knowledge of and compliance with current Medicare/Medicaid, state/federal rules and regulations for hospice services

Ensures compliance with the Medicare conditions of participation and other state regulations that govern the provision of healthcare

Complies with all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements in accordance with federal, state and organizational policies

Participates in organizational monitoring of the quality of medical services and quality improvement initiatives

Develops, maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance at seminars, conferences and participation in continuing education and in-service classes

Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted assignments

Demonstrates knowledge in counseling patient/family in dealing with end-of-life issues

Supports department operations as directed as well as…