Travel nurse

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
 
About Duke HomeCare & Hospice
 
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke HomeCare & Hospice, which offers hospice, home health, and infusion services across the region, as well as serves as the home forthe Duke Caregiver Support Program. Team members work closely with a patient's physician to provide comprehensive, individualized care in the comfort of their home or at our inpatient hospice facility in Durham, NC.
Duke Nursing Highlights:


Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
 
To have the opportunity to speak to someone further about this position, please click this link to schedule with a recruiter: jacqueline-huff/homecare-hospice-information
 
**Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time. As a nurse with Hospice Home and Partners at Duke you will get to live out Duke's mission of caring for our patients, their loved ones, and each other in a very precious way. While working with our Hospice department, you will have the opportunity to truly care for people at their most vulnerable state of being as well as help them and their loved ones learn to let go in peace and comfort.
 
Shifts/Hours: 5-8 hour days
 
Duke HomeCare and Hospice differs from other home health companies in many amazing ways. Mileage reimbursement rate equal to the current federal rate
# Performs professional nursing care for patients in a primary care setting (the home or alternate-site setting) according to nursing practices, agency policies and regulations. Provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process for patients in accordance with the NC nurse practice act, physician orders and established policies and procedures. Uses professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient’s baseline needs and response to care.
# collaborate with healthcare team in the evaluation and cost effectiveness of patient care.
# Assess educational needs of patients/families concerning alterations in health, the disease process, and plan of care.
# Role model professional nursing through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
# Participate in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences, as necessary, to assure appropriate care and service are provided to the patient.
# Maintain up to date knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid/JCAHO standards thru inservices and workshop attendance.
# Document care and services provided in accordance with DHCH Policy and Procedures and regulatory standards.
# Medication reconciliation and education to prevent adverse events and readmission to hospital
# Follow infection control standard precautions and uses personal protective equipment as required.
# Delegate and supervise care given by NCA’s/LPN’s.
# Develop plan of care for aides, assign care to aides based on the skills of the aide, the availability of the aide for patient care continuity, patient preference (when possible), and other considerations as determined by the patient’s care needs.
# Identify personal learning needs and implements corrective action: assists in planning and conducting staff development programs to improve DHCC effectiveness.
# Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
# Implement agency policy, procedures and objectives.
# Work closely and collaboratively with agency billing staff to ensure accuracy of billing.
# Participate in Performance Improvement Program.
# Promote quality, comprehensive services through a team approach.
# Perform Patient care primarily in the patient’s residence or skilled nursing facility (50%)
Travel to and from patient residence
 
Education and Formal Training
Associate Degree or Diploma, Nursing required
Professional Work Experience & Requirements
Two years of med-surgical, critical care or home health/hospice/infusion
Prior experience in Home Health, Hospice or Infusion preferred
Prior OASIS and PDGM experience preferred for home health
 
Working knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations, including JCAHO and DFS standards, ICD-9 Coding.
Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process
Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families
Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others
Ability to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care
Ability to record activities, document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status
Ability to use computer and learn new software programs and technology
Able to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools
Knowledge in wound identification and treatments, infusion and other advanced nursing skills
Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions
Strong computer skills including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, preferred
Able to withstand driving long distances, stooping, bending, lifting 20 plus pounds, and climb stairs

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