Hospice Registered Nurse; RN

Position: Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)
The Registered Nurse will provide in-home services to our patients.

* Provides services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill, in accordance with the plan of care.

* Caseloads will vary from approximately 12-18 patients, depending on issues such as complexity of patient/family needs, geography, and home-based versus facility-based patients;

* Demonstrates competency in all skills required for the agency, including, but not limited to pain management, symptom control, infusion therapy, infusion therapy device care, wound care and aseptic technique;

* Demonstrates critical thinking, analysis and clinical judgment in the care of patients and families facing terminal illness;

* Addresses the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family/caregiver;

* Makes referrals to other disciplines as needed;

* Coordinates the total Plan of Care and maintains continuity of patient care by liaising with other health professionals assigned to the same patients;

* Attends all interdisciplinary group meetings;

* Initiates patient care conferences for complex patients whenever needed;

* Includes the patient/family in implementation of the patient care plan;

* Evaluates and routinely re-evaluates the nursing needs of the patient, and makes necessary revisions to the patient's Plan of Care as needed;

* Educates the patient and family/caregiver on their rights and responsibilities as a Hospice patient;

* Communicates with the patient's Attending Physician and the Hospice Medical Director keeping them informed of changes in condition;

* The Hospice Registered Nurse is a Case Manager of the patient's care and ensures that resources are utilized in an equitable and beneficial manner to meet needs;

* The RN Case Manager manages the patient's care from admission through discharge and coordinates with interdisciplinary team on bereavement.

* Graduate of an accredited nursing program

* Current licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice

* One year of Hospice experience within the last 24 months

* Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

* Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked)

* Proof of current CPR certification

* Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance