Hospice Registered Nurse RN - PRN/On-Call Job Mankato area,Minnesota USA,Nursing

Hospice Registered Nurse RN - PRN/On-Call

Job Category: Nursing - NP, RN, LPN

Requisition Number: HOSPI
010169

Location: Ecumen Hospice - Mankato, Mankato, MN 56001, USA

Travel required:

Yes

Description

Hospice Registered Nurse RN | On Call / PRN | Mankato MN area.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care including triaging patient needs over the phone, making visits to patients with changing conditions, and performing admissions as necessary.

Responsibilities

Receives and responds to phone calls during assigned shifts as well as making visits to patients with changing conditions and completing weekend admissions.

Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness.

Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by writing and initiating plan of care, regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs, and participating in revising the plan of care as necessary.

Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.

Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician’s plan of care. Records pain and/or symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.

Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change. Communicates with the physician regarding patient needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; seeks physicians’ orders as required.

Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.

Schedule

On Call / Casual / PRN / Pick up shifts as they become available. Shift: 8:00am-4:30pm. Position works a minimum of one weekend per month, on-call for one weekend a month and on-call for one holiday per year.

Pay

The targeted pay range for this job is $42.00 - $46.00 per hour. Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

Required Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program
1 year of nursing experience in post-acute care setting
Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse within the state in which working and must maintain licensure.
Valid Driver’s License, proof of insurance and satisfactory motor vehicle record
Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Able to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to:
Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Home Care, Bill of Rights, OSHA, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, Right to know, and SDS, ADA HUD policy and procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
One year nursing experience in Hospice

Licenses & Certifications

Required:

Registered Nurse

Driving Requirements

Local Travel and Driver’s License Required. Travel required through the Mankato service area to visit patients.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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Hospice Registered Nurse RN - PRN​/On-Call

Hospice Registered Nurse RN - PRN/On-Call