Care Center RN

Overview

Care Center Registered Nurse (RN) is a member of the interdisciplinary team that provides hospice/skilled professional nursing care as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with the medical plan of care. The RN supports the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Angela Hospice and the Felician Franciscan Core Values. Reports to the Director of Inpatient Services.

• Complete ongoing comprehensive assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs.
• Provide quality, professional nursing care to patients using specialized end-of-life nursing skills.
• Initiate the patient’s plan of care and include the patient and family in planning.
• Conduct timely assessments on admission and as required; revise the plan of care as patient status changes.
• Administer and document medications and treatments as prescribed; order medications from the pharmacy as needed.
• Educate patients and families regarding medications, treatments, procedures, disease processes, and end-of-life care.
• Communicate with the physician, nurse practitioner, and interdisciplinary team; report changes and coordinate care.
• Assist with activities of daily living and support patient self-sufficiency and comfort care as appropriate.
• Use proper body mechanics to lift/move/transport patients; maintain a safe environment.
• Document accurate clinical notes and record pain/symptom management changes/outcomes.
• Coordinate with community health professionals to align the care plan.
• Teach self-care techniques to patients and caregivers as appropriate.
• Provide compassionate, respectful care, preserving patient privacy and dignity.
• Attend interdisciplinary meetings as needed and ensure availability of equipment and services.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to LPNs, SNAs, hospice aides, and volunteers as required.

• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with Medicare/Medicaid and state/federal rules for hospice services.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare conditions of participation and other regulations; comply with HIPAA requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development.
• Fulfills assignments, counsels patients/families on end-of-life issues, and participates in special projects as directed.
• Support departmental operations within the scope of the role.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Michigan nursing license.
• CPR certified.
• Hospice experience in an inpatient or home care setting preferred.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge.
• Strong observation, verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Capacity to lift, position, and transfer patients; auditory and visual skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; knowledge of Federal/State, NHPCO, and CHAP regulations and guidelines.

• Support Felician Franciscan Core Values and the Angela Hospice vision, including Respect for Human Dignity, Compassion, Transformation, Solidarity with People in Need, and Justice and Peace.

This position requires the ability to supervise LPNs, SNAs, hospice aides, and volunteers; it may include orienting and mentoring staff as needed.

The role requires the ability to talk/hear, sit/stand for extended periods, lift 50+ pounds regularly, bend, stoop, twist, and operate a computer and other equipment.

Health care setting with patient and team interaction; involves walking between areas of the facility.

Hospice facility open 24/7; regular, additional, and holiday shifts required; work during inclement weather may be necessary.

Occasional travel may be required; not routine.