Pediatric Nurse, Per Diem

4 weeks ago

Auburn, United States Hospice of Santa Cruz County Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Summary

The Per Diem Pediatric Nurse (PDPN) participates in providing staffing coverage including, but not limited to: RN Case Manager coverage for vacation support, admissions support, team visit coverage, weekend coverage, evening shift, and night shift as needed.

Working in collaboration with the clinical team, the PDPN responds to pt/family needs as identified providing phone instruction/support or visits as needed. Care provided is based on an individualized Plan of Care developed by the IDT that reflects pt/family goals.

The PDPN demonstrates: flexibility and ability to manage multiple competing priorities; competence in admissions as well as case management; consistent communication with triage, CPM/PCM and other team members regarding patient care throughout the day, clinical competence in pain and symptom management; and fiscal responsibility in the planning and delivery of services.

Essential Responsibilities

Patient/family care

  • Recognizes the patient and family as the "unit of care" and active members in the development of the POC
  • Respects patient right to self-determination and acts as advocate within the context of the values and ethical standards of HSCC. Meets pt/family where they are
  • Utilizes nursing process in providing primary care to pt/families
  • Documents all care and care planning per agency policy
  • Provides nursing interventions for pt/family as ordered by the physician and in accordance with the POC, safe nursing practice and the policies and procedures of HSCC
  • Assesses and monitors management of pain and symptoms in collaboration with patient/family, IDG and physician to achieve maximum comfort
  • Exercises good clinical judgment
  • Administers medications and treatments as ordered prn
  • Demonstrates the ability to articulate the parameters of Kid WISE services.
  • Demonstrates the ability to work with pt/families under stress & in crisis
  • Develops, manages, reviews & revises HA POC & supervises HA performance per HSCC policies & procedures
  • Reviews and considers patient data gathered by LVN/HHA when developing and revising the plan of care.
  • Instructs and supports pt/family unit re: symptom management, patient care, disease process & death/dying
  • Participates in providing after-hours coverage to pt/family as needed

Visit Support

  • Provide nursing care for scheduled, PRN and recertification visits
  • Plans & provides care within the structure of the Conditions of Participation & the Hospice Medicare/Medi-Cal / Concurrent Care Benefit
  • Collaborates with Kid WISE team to develop, manage, review and revise a written POC that includes identified goals, interventions and outcomes that address pt/family physical, psychosocial and spiritual goals
  • Opens, closes & revises POC per HSCC guidelines
  • Visit frequencies are appropriate to patient status
  • Documents all contacts/instructions/ interventions per HSCC policies & procedures
  • Completes all documentation in a timely and accurate manner
  • Obtains medications, medical supplies and equipment per pt need/physician order
  • Demonstrates understanding of pharmacy-related policies & procedures
  • Assess patient's continued appropriateness for Kid WISE services per HSCC Recertification protocols
  • Exercises professional management and coordinates care between and among involved parties in home, community providers and pediatric tertiary specialist.

Information Visits and Admissions

  • Conducts information visits and discusses Kid WISE services, explain benefits and eligibility, and answer questions
  • Admit patients on to Kid WISE services, coordinate services, order DME and medications
  • Develops and implements individualized POC based on patient and families goals
  • Review consents with patient/family and obtain signatures

Quality Improvement

  • Meets all standards and requirements as indicated by licensing and accrediting agencies
  • Submits verification of current employment related documents per HSCC policies, procedures and licensing agencies
  • Completes and submits all documentation in accordance with policies and procedures
  • Participates in activities that affirm, enhance and develop the highest quality standards for HSCC
  • Participates in developing standards for quality patient care within HSCC
  • Participates in Quality Assessment & Improvement activities as requested
  • Verbal communication is concise, organized and timely per HSCC guidelines
  • Completes and submits all documentation in accordance with policies and procedures
  • Submits completed paperwork & time sheets within the timeframes per HSCC policies & procedures
  • Submits verification of current RN License, TB status, passes OIG/GSA checks, proof of auto insurance/good driving record in a timely manner per HSCC policies, procedures and licensing agencies

Special Projects

  • Participates in special projects as requested
  • Performs other related job duties as assigned by Supervisor

Compliance

  • Ensures all HIPAA Privacy and Security Regulations, Medicare Conditions of Participation, and all other regulatory/compliance requirements are understood and followed
  • Submits verification of current RN license
  • Submits proof of auto insurance annually; keeps driver's license current and maintains a good driving record
  • Ensures TB checks are completed in a timely manner; at least annually

Requirements

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

  • Require current California RN license
  • Valid state driver's license and liability auto insurance
  • Pass OIG/GSA review and all required background checks

Education/Experience

  • Degree in Nursing from an accredited college
  • 2 years of pediatric nursing experience or 2 years of hospice or home health nursing experience
  • Previous experience working with electronic medical record charting is desirable
  • End-of-life, pain management, complex care experience preferred
  • Prefer technical experience with Ports, IV's, TPN, Trachs, Oncology, Medsurg, NICU/PICU or Homecare
  • Requires ability to effectively manage self and stress related to pediatric life limiting illnesses / end-of-life / death and dying experiences. Experience in handling emotionally charged situations in calm, respectful manner. And has strong coping skills

Skills Desired

  • Previous experience working with end of life is desirable
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish encouraged but not required

Physical Demands

  • Sufficient dexterity to utilize electronic record keeping systems, computers/keyboards and or laptops and other related equipment
  • Ability to travel to patient locations; includes ability to drive, negotiate stairs and walkways including uneven surfaces at private homes or facilities
  • Vision ability to read manual and electronic documentation, medications, charts, office related equipment, and instructions
  • Hearing ability within normal range to elicit and detect pertinent information while communicating with patients and health team
  • Speech to verbally communicate to assess and impart information concerning patient status; to complete patient/family teaching and to interact with health care team

Work Environment/Environmental Condition

  • Performs services in private homes and will experience a variety of settings and situations
  • Office work is performed in typical office setting


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