Registered Nurse - Hospice PRN
Company: PruittHealth
Location: Rocky Mount
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
JOB PURPOSE:Screen referral for appropriateness and perform
admission to facilitate the transition of the patient and family
into the hospice program. Also responsible to Case Manage patients
and families to ensure symptom management, patient and family
education, medication management, coordination of hospice services
and provide excellent communication with the patient's
physician.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinates the interdisciplinary
care team for assigned patients, and is designated to coordinate
the implementation of the plan of care. Provides the primary
nursing care for hospice patients, regardless of the setting.
Assumes full responsibility for professional management of assigned
hospice patients' care related to the patient's terminal illness.
Teaches the primary caregiver skills that are needed to care for
the patient in their residence. Works closely with the attending
physician and other team members to develop appropriate pain and
symptom management. Completes nursing assessments and admissions of
patients. Maintains the clinical record to meet federal, state, and
agency regulations and guidelines. Supervises hospice aides and
certified nurse aides, making a supervisory visit at least every 14
days, and face to face at least monthly. Assumes all on-call
responsibilities as assigned. Participates in Performance
Improvement Program. Participates in and presents inservice
programs, team conferences, and staff meetings. Provides skilled
nursing care to assigned patients/families as outlined in the plan
of care. Participates in the development of the patient/family
interdisciplinary care plan. For patients residing in a skilled
nursing facility, the RN Case Manager will have responsibility for
managing the patients' symptoms related to the terminal illness.
Verify by patients visit and review of documentation that the
caregivers in the SNF are carrying out the plan of care as written.
Have ultimate responsibility for developing and integrating the
plan of care with the hospice team and the SNF team to assure one
integrated plan of care that reflects the hospice philosophy. For
patients receiving private home care services, the RN Case manager
shall supervise the certified nursing aide, sitters, and companion
services assigned to patients. Perform other duties as assigned by
the DHS or the Administrator.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: A
thorough understanding of Hospice Regulations (federal, state, and
local government). Possess excellent communication skills, both
oral and written. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to
handle confidential matters. Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Commitment to the Hospice concept and standards. Ability to
interact with a variety of different age groups. Participate in
agency surveys and any subsequently required reports. Attend and
participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of
changes in your field as well as to maintain current
license/certification, as required. Attend and participate in
mandatory inservices. Honor patients/residents' rights to fair and
equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy,
property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.
Comply with corporate compliance program. Report job-related
functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including
exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary. Follow
established safety regulations, to include fire protection &
prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc. Follow
established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working
with equipment. Perform other related duties as necessary and as
directed by supervisor.MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:A minimum of one
(1) of nursing experience is desirable.Hospice, home care, med/surg
or oncology experience is preferred.MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
REQUIRED BY LAW:Currently licensed as an RN in the states where you
will provide care.Must have current driver's license and valid
automobile liability insurance.Must have certification in basic
life support CPR.Quick Apply Option:To Apply, Please Email
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications) Ability to
work effectively independently and within an interdisciplinary team
Orientation to Hospice and any other training that may be necessary
to complete the assigned duties effectively. Communicates well with
patients/residents/clients and family members providing warm and
friendly greeting and an approachable attitude to families,
visitors, patients/residents/clients and responds to expressed
concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor. Answers
questions when appropriate in a professional manner.As a condition
of employment at PruittHealth, all employees are required to
provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire unless a
medical or religious exemption is approved.As an Equal Employment
Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive
consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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