Resource RN

Job DescriptionJob Description

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional (registered) nursing. BSN preferred.

• Maintains license as a Registered Nurse from the State of Michigan.

• At least one (1) year's general nursing experience is required with current Hospice, medical, surgical, or critical care experience.

• Maintains current BLS certification.

• Experience with issues concerning the terminally ill, and death/dying, and pain and symptom management.

• Has presented a negative TB skin test and/or chest X-ray and other tests as required by Centrica Care navigators.

• Maintains a valid Michigan driver’s license and has the availability of a reliable, licensed and insured vehicle for use on the job, vehicle must be insured in accordance with the State of Michigan.

• Remains up-to-date on all routine immunizations required by LARA and agency policy.

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Resource RN provides skilled professional nursing care, in person or telephonically, to the patient/family/caregiver in compliance with regulations established by the Michigan Board of Nursing and the policies of Centrica Care Navigators. Resource RN’s are assigned a location to work based on prioritized staffing needs and when unplanned needs arise.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Seeks and obtains sufficient information necessary to function effectively in the Hospice setting where patient/family/caregiver requires care.

• Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process.

• Conducts on call/emergent nursing assessments and scheduled visits to assure the highest level of physical and emotional comfort for the patient.

• Performs symptom management based on verbal assessment to ensure the highest level of physical and emotional comfort for the patient. When appropriate, offers and completes a home visit.
• Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by:
  

• Writing and initiating a plan of care
• Initiating orders for mediations and durable medical equipment, as prescribed by the attending physician or designee
• Applying preventative and therapeutic nursing procedures and techniques as appropriate for the patient
  
• Revising the plan of care an necessary

• Communicates with Provider and members of the interdisciplinary group regarding ongoing patient needs and changes to the plan of care.

• Documents all communications and services in an accurate and timely manner in the electronic medical record.

• Arranges for DME/supply delivery, medication refills, and the ordering of tests as prescribed by the provider.

• Processes workflow for electronic medical record as needed.

• Uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently.

• Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optimal comfort.

• Increases patient/caregiver confidence by providing education and psychosocial support. Individualizes the patient/ caregiver’s self-care techniques as appropriate.

• Provides medication, diet and other education as ordered by the attending physician or designee and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients/families/caregivers. Works together with the other members of the Interdisciplinary Group.

• In partnership with family/caregiver and colleagues, maintains a safe environment for the patient.

• Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and the Interdisciplinary Group members to provide continuity of care and meet the emotional needs of the patient/family/caregiver.

• Performs within the limits of preparation and experience.

• Accepts responsibility of assignment to perform a specialized procedure, only when qualified with specialty training, proven competency, clinical back­ground, and expertise in the specialty area.

• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.

• Stays informed about changes in the field of Hospice care; shares information with appropriate Hospice personnel and administrative personnel.

• Facilitates positive community relations by providing excellent customer service; maintains a good standing in the community.

• Completes additional tasks as assigned such as chart audits, workflow, infection control logs, etc.

Scheduled days vary. Every other weekend. Every 3rd holiday and holiday shift will be 6p-6a.

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