Weekend Hospice RN Job Simsbury area,Connecticut USA,Nursing

Being a part of this extraordinary team at McLean in Simsbury, CT, you will experience the satisfaction of knowing your work actually makes a difference. You’ll be part of a talented group that truly enjoys what they do and takes care of one another like family.

From the top on down, we roll up our sleeves and work together as trusted guides for our amazing residents and their families. We’re committed to our legacy of caring and you can feel it in the air every day. It’s meaningful. It’s supportive. It’s real.

30 hours weekly - 8a-6p - can be Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Saturday, Sunday, Monday

DEPARTMENT :
Home Health-Hospice

ACCOUNTABILITY :
Director of Hospice

WORK AREAS :
McLean, Community and Client Homes

CLASSIFICATION :
Non-exempt

POSITION SUMMARY :
Responsible for skilled nursing assessments and care in order to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families consistent with McLean Hospice Program policies. Identifies patient/family needs; provides supportive care and ensures appropriate services are made available in accordance with the attending physician’s orders and the interdisciplinary plan of care. Participates as a member of the hospice interdisciplinary team.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND COMPETENCIES : (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.).

1. Maintains the Standards of Nursing excellence in accordance with the principles set forth by the Connecticut State Health Department, NPCO, CHA, Federal Hospice Benefit, Conditions of Participation and agency policies and procedures.
2. Initiates communication with attending physicians, other hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient and/or family.
3. Obtains data on physical, psychological, social, spiritual and bereavement risk factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporates that data into the plan of care.
4. Provides nursing care in accordance with physician orders and the Hospice IDT plan of care.
5. Maintains up-to-date patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur. Documents comprehensive assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of the nursing process information clearly and concisely in a timely manner.
6. Instructs primary caregivers, volunteers and employed caregivers to provide care as indicated.
7. Communicates regularly with the hospice interdisciplinary team, and facility care team to review problems or unique issues from caseloads, shares professional support and exchanges feedback aimed toward enhancing professional growth. Seeks input from other team members regarding the patient plan of care to obtain additional knowledge and support.
8. Attends patient conferences/IDT and facilitates discussion of issues from caseload for staff discussion, consultation and evaluation.
9. Informs the Hospice Clinical Supervisor of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues. Maintains regular communication with team leader and nursing supervisor.
10. Shares in providing 24-hr, seven-day/week coverage to patient/families when necessary. This includes evenings, week-ends and holidays as needed.
11. Provides appropriate support at time of death and performs bereavement assessments as requested.
12. Participates in McLean Hospice’s orientation and in-service training programs for professional, volunteer and facility staff, as requested.
13. Demonstrates familiarity with policies of the agency and rules and regulations of the state of Connecticut, which aids in determining policies. Adheres to all McLean Hospice & Palliative Care policies and procedures
14. Maintains current knowledge and practice of total symptom management and infectious disease protocols.
15. Assumes responsibility for own personal and professional development and maintenance of the art skill of hospice and palliative care nursing. Hospice nurses are expected to accrue 6 hours of inservice in the field of hospice annually.
16. Orients HHA/CNA/Companions and Homemakers to the plan of care per policy. Updates plan of care for HHA/CNA, Homemakers and Companions. Assist…