Hospice Nurse Weekend

3 weeks ago

Akron OH, United States Illumia Full time

Illumia Health is a fast-growing part of Gentiva, an industry leader in hospice and palliative care. Our clinical teams serve as an extension of physicians’ care, partnering with them and other specialists to offer advanced illness management, a specialized form of high-touch palliative care designed to provide relief from the symptoms and stress of illness while improving quality of life wherever our patients call home. This flexible, collaborative approach is provided alongside curative treatments as an extra layer of physical, emotional, and social support. As a close-knit team bringing compassionate expertise to the unique journey of every patient, we proudly celebrate each other’s successes in an inclusive atmosphere of generous support and rewarding career growth.
 
 
 
 
 
We believe every day is an opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable. That’s why we offer personal care, palliative care and hospice to give people the care they need with dignity, grace, and love. 
 
The AIM (Advanced Illness Management) Program - Palliative Care RN will report directly to the Director of Palliative Care. You will work with patients, their families, and other health care professionals to provide and coordinate high-quality end of life care. AIM Palliative RNs offer in-person and telephonic assessments to palliative care patients in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. AIM Palliative RN’s primary role provides in-person assessments in private homes, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities They provide education to patients and families and work to ensure patients are comfortable in their home environment. 
 
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, no call, no weekends
 
Conduct in-person/telephonic RN assessments/screenings and provides education to palliative care patients, family members or caregivers as appropriate.
Complete Risk Stratification Assessment to identify patient support needs per established protocols as appropriate in consultation with the NP
Observes patient visit frequency per patient individual need and risk identification
Consult with and educate patients/families regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, medications, nutrition, and dietary needs
Communicate any findings that identify appropriate preventive and rehabilitative skilled nursing, or therapy needs to the PCP or AIM Palliative NP
Educate patient and family on medication administration and treatments as prescribed by the nurse practitioner or physician in the plan of care
Coordinate care with palliative team members
Support hospice referral as appropriate
Document timely clinical records on all patients including screening/assessment findings, physician orders, progress notes, and care plans
Support care plan development and implementation for palliative care from the initial assessment through discharge. Assessment at a minimum should include: disease-specific changes, decline or change in function, nutrition and/or cognition, inadequately controlled pain or other distressing symptoms, falls, infections or similar events, the impact of the disease burden on the patient's condition, caregiver and/or family's quality of life.
Collaborate on development and modifications to the palliative plan of care, individualized for each patient, in consultation with the patient, family and other members of the Palliative Care Team.
Facilitate in providing and/or obtaining care for patient when a need is identified in accordance with the Plan of Care.
Participates in evening/weekend call as required, conducting on-call services in a clinically competent and responsive manner.
Place requests for ordered durable medical equipment as medically necessary.
Communicate clinical findings to the nurse practitioner and/or PCP as needed, but no less than bi-weekly. Re-assess effectiveness of care plan on a regular basis and modify as needed.
Maintain effective working relationships with supportive care team (e.g., Social Worker), as applicable, and involve team when patient's care plan warrants team participation to achieve desired outcome.
Communicate and document clinical findings, treatment plan and care provided in the patient's medical record in a manner consistent with acceptable standards in order to support sound nursing practice.
Demonstrated ability to provide quality patient care

Nursing experience in palliative care, oncology, hospice, or geriatric care preferred
Additional, preferred experience to help you be successful in a hospice role: hospital Staff RN, Med Surg, PACU, Float pool, ER or emergency room, critical care, acute care, cardiac, geriatric, admissions, wound care, telemetry or travel nursing
 
Licenses, Certifications and/or Registration:
~ Licenses, Certifications and/or Registration:
Equipment/Tools/Work-Aids:
Fluent competence in computer programs Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel
Fluent in electronic medical record documentation
 
Strong compassionate phone skills
Strives for independence and sound critical decision-making regarding the delivery of patient care
Good time management skills
Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
A dedicated Accolade Care Coordinator for personalized care management support of all your healthcare needs
Telemedicine Program
Type 2 Diabetes Management Program via Virta Health
A complete Joint and Spine Program with concierge services via Nimble Orthopedics
~ Generous Paid Time Off (plan increases with tenure) and 7 paid holidays
~ Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans (HSA w/company contributions)
~Career growth opportunities available at both the branch and corporate levels
~ Free Continuing Education Units
~ Online classes with flexible start dates
~ Tuition reimbursement

Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance
Local and national award programs
Mileage reimbursement or Fleet Program
Financial assistance program supporting teammates in times of need

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