Hospice Registered Nurse
2 weeks ago
Position Title: Hospice Registered Nurse
Reporting To: Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Hospice Registered Nurse is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing hospice care. This role requires a strong background in nursing, particularly in community health education and practice. The professional nurse utilizes community resources to develop and implement services tailored to the needs of patients and their families in home and community settings.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care
1. Conducts comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments of patients and families to identify hospice needs, including a thorough physical assessment and medical history.
2. Delivers professional nursing care by applying all aspects of the nursing process.
3. Evaluates patient status by:
A. Developing and initiating a care plan.
B. Regularly reassessing patient and family needs.
C. Adjusting the care plan as necessary.
4. Utilizes health assessment data to establish nursing diagnoses.
5. Creates a care plan with defined goals based on nursing diagnoses, incorporating palliative care actions and involving the patient and family in the planning.
6. Initiates preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures, administering medications and treatments as prescribed.
7. Provides counseling to patients and families to address nursing and related needs.
8. Offers health care instructions based on assessments and care plans.
9. Assists patients with daily living activities, promoting self-sufficiency and comfort.
10. Acts as Case Manager as assigned, coordinating care for an assigned patient caseload.
Communication
1. Maintains accurate clinical documentation regarding patient conditions and care provided, including pain and symptom management.
2. Communicates effectively with physicians about patient needs and condition changes, obtaining necessary orders.
3. Collaborates with community health professionals to coordinate care plans.
4. Educates patients and families on self-care techniques, medication, diet, and health counseling opportunities.
5. Ensures a safe environment for patients.
6. Facilitates continuity of care by assisting patients, families, and team members.
7. Works with families and interdisciplinary team members to address emotional needs.
8. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings.
Additional Responsibilities
1. Participates in on-call duties as outlined in the policy.
2. Ensures availability of necessary equipment and services.
3. Supervises ancillary staff and delegates tasks as needed.
4. Commits to personal and professional development through ongoing education and training.
5. Completes assigned case responsibilities.
6. Engages in quality assessment and performance improvement initiatives.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Current licensure as a registered nurse in the state.
2. Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
3. Holds a current CPR certification.
4. Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to a reliable vehicle.
5. Requires a minimum of one year of nursing experience within the last three years, or a baccalaureate degree in nursing with two years of experience, preferably in public health, home care, or hospice nursing.
6. Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
7. Management experience is not necessary but supervising hospice aides is part of the role.
8. Demonstrates strong observational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
9. Ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively.
10. Physical ability to perform nursing duties, including lifting and transferring patients.
Applied Palliative and Hospice Services, Inc. is a locally owned agency dedicated to serving our community. We are committed to delivering innovative, high-quality care standards in the industry, emphasizing employee excellence through comprehensive education. Our goal is to provide exceptional, person-centered care while fostering a culture of compassion.
Our mission is to ensure a compassionate, skilled, and reliable team of healthcare professionals who promote comfort, dignity, and quality of life, consistently exceeding expectations in Palliative and Hospice care.
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