Job Description
Job Details Description Location/Department: Hospice PRN Job Summary: Ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families while maintaining essential work/life balance? Join our compassionate team as a Hospice RN. Enjoy flexible scheduling while providing care to patients of all ages wherever they call home. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Duties/Responsibilities: Makes home visits for patients of all ages Uses only approved abbreviations Understands patient safety goals & actions taken Uses 2 patient identifiers before giving treatments, demonstrates process Understands read back of verbal orders/critical lab values & can state process Understands procedure to clarify physician orders Uses standing orders when indicated Accurately calls report to MD as warranted by condition; reports to other providers as needed Reports sentinel events or adverse drug reactions or incidents as warranted Uses final verification before invasive procedures & can verbalize correct process & documents in EHR Reassesses patient in response to changes in condition after intervention as needed & documents in EHR Provides treatments (including wound care, venipuncture & IV administration) as ordered in a timely & appropriate manner & documents in EHR Communicates with & provides education to patients, caregivers, & family members in a timely manner (using respect & dignity when dealing with death & dying) & documents in EHR Assessments/evaluations/resumptions are timely, complete & accurate according to federally mandated time frames HIS/HOPE reporting accurate & complete within time frame established by federal government Provides professional assessment (includes nursing, psychosocial & spiritual needs) as well as need for other services & re-evaluates as appropriate Completes, maintains, & updates treatment care plans in a timely manner, identifying all appropriate problems & establishing realistic goals Consideration is given to appropriate resources usage including appropriate visit frequency Communicates with physicians & refers to other disciplines as appropriate Participates in case conferences Communicates with nursing facilities as needed Attends IDG meetings; provides daily reports to Patient Care Coordinator Develops aide care plans & oversees visits according to state & federal regulations & documents accordingly Maintains compliance with productivity standards according to departmental requirements Time/visit documentation is accurate & submitted in a timely manner according to departmental requirements & state/federal regulations Discharges are documented within time frames required by state & federal regulations Patient outcomes are equal to or better than available benchmarks Assists with chart audits as needed Demonstrates competencies for all populations served Required Skills/Abilities: Exceptional communication and listening skills Strong foundation in nursing skills to include: critical thinking, assessment, care planning, & administering treatment Proficient in time management and adaptability Must be able to operate a computer, phone, medical equipment, & automobile