Hospice Registered Nurse

1 month ago


Plymouth, United States CorsoCare Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Hospice Registered Nurse

CorsoCare Hospice

Coverage Area: Plymouth, Canton, Saline

Status: PRN / Contingent

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to the terminally ill Hospice patient as needed. To aid and understanding to the family in the home care situation and in time of bereavement, and to work as a member of the Hospice team in providing Hospice care.

Required Experience for Registered Nurse:

  • Currently licensed as a registered nurse to practice in the state.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse, preferred.
  • Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments.
  • Ability to supervise others appropriately.
  • Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting.
  • Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes.
  • Must Complete Hospice training program.

Accountability for Registered Nurse:

  • Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patients.
  • Provides dietary counseling.
  • Provides Hospice nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures.
  • Initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patient’s Hospice care and safety.
  • Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
  • Teaches, supervises and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient.
  • Supervises and trains other nursing service personnel.
  • Develops and re-evaluates the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care.
  • Performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctor’s orders.
  • Attends team conferences.
  • Maintains records as required by Hospice.
  • Follows the policies and procedures of Hospice. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Always communicates to the supervisor if unable to meet a patient’s need or perform a procedure.
  • Participates in on-call system and is responsible for providing on-call coverage when unavailable for assigned duties.
  • Works with interdisciplinary group concept of patient care.
  • Coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for patients residing in SNF, NF, ICF or MR.
  • Organizes work schedule and utilizes time management to be able to attend all required meetings.
  • Complies with agency infection control policies and protocols.
  • Assist with orientation, teaching and training as requested.
  • Other duties as assigned by Director.

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