Experience: Skills: Hospice RN
Current license as a registered nurse (RN) and/or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), current Drivers License.
Two years experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting preferred, hospice preferred.
Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Specialized skills preferred in palliation and end-of-life. Proof of current CPR. Must read, write and comprehend English.
Essential Functions:
Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient’s eligibility.
Implement/develop/document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary.
Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, evaluations, and ADLs, (i.e., risk for grief, cultural and spiritual, verbal and non-verbal).
Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition and dietary needs. Prioritize any needs with the members of the IDG.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, PRN, Per diem
Pay: From $87,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
- Wound Care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
Experience:
- Hospice Nursing: 1 year (Required)
- Case management: 1 year (Required)
- Hospice & palliative medicine: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road