Hospice RN - Racine​/Kenosha; PRN

Department: 34141 WI Hospice Divisional - Nursing: SCT (Supportive Care Team)

Status:
Part time

Benefits Eligible:
No

Hours Per Week: 0

• 2 shifts per month requirement (1 weekday and 1 weekend shift)
• Weekday shifts:  or
• Weekend shifts:  or
• 1 Holiday requirement per year on rotating track

Territory includes but not limited to:
Racine/Kenosha, South Milwaukee, Burlington/Walworth

Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25

• Nurse/Patient Relationship: Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum1)
  Identifies the need for various communication styles and seeks assistance in utilizing the most appropriate strategy2)
  Identifies factors affecting patient’s physical and psychosocial comfort & attends to these needs per standards3)
  Identifies the need for patient and family to participate in care. Seeks assistance, as appropriate, to assess patient and family readiness to participate4)
  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 care1)
  Identifies patient and family concerns and issues. Seeks assistance as needed to advocate for the patient and family2)
  Identifies current literature in area of practice3)
  Incorporates nursing standards of care into practice4)
  Identifies and reports potential or actual safety issues5)
  Meets regulatory and mandatory requirements on the unit

• Patient/Staff
  
  Education:
  
  Demonstrates a commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients and families. Utilizes appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive patient outcomes. Assists in creating an environment that promotes educational growth opportunities for nursing peers and colleagues.
  1)
  Identifies patient and family learning needs. Initiates and evaluates teaching using patient teaching protocols, patient care standards and critical paths. Seeks assistance as appropriate.
  2)
  Recognizes own abilities and contributes to a learning environment

• Nursing Process: Demonstrates the use of nursing process as a problem-solving model.
  1)
  Completes assessment and identifies appropriate patient problem.
  2)
  Develops, implements, and evaluates plan of care on assigned patients. Utilizes resources and validates information to maintain standards of clinical practice3)
  Prioritizes and organizes patient care and ensures follow-through with planned care4)
  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 care5)
  Applies ethical decision making.
  6)
  Monitors for confidentiality and assures appropriate business conduct.
  7)
  Delegates correctly to unlicensed assistive personnel.
  8)
  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.
  1)
  Contributes to effective operation of the unit2)
  Identifies effective communication and feedback skills. Seeks assistance as appropriate.
  3)
  Sets professional practice goals with guidance. Begins to explore opportunities for professional growth.
  4)
  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.

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