Registered Visit Nurse - Hospice - 7 On/7 Off

Description

$10,000 Sign On Bonus

ProMedica Hospice a part of HCR ManorCare/ProMedica that provides a range of services, including skilled nursing care, assisted living, post-acute medical and rehabilitation care, hospice care, home health care and rehabilitation therapy is currently searching for a full-time visit on call RN to work 7 days on 7 days off. The hours are M-F 5pm-8am and Saturday and Sunday 8pm-8am.
The RN - Registered Visit Nurse(hospice) position is a nurse who administers skilled nursing care to clients requiring professional nursing services in their homes and teaches/supervises the family and other members of the nursing team. These services are performed in accordance with the physicians orders and under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Manager and the Case Manager.
RN Registered Nurse Rewards:

Receive unparalleled training
Competitive pay
Industry-leading benefits including comprehensive health coverage, generous time off, 401K, and more
Education benefits such as student loan repayment assistance, education discounts, and in-house continuing education training
Be a part of the team leading the nation in healthcare while having fulfilling work with a purpose!

Location
4701 - ProMedica Hospice - Rochester Office - Serving South Minnesota
Educational Requirements
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state and in good standing with the Board in which he or she will practice.
Position Requirements

Experience

A minimum of 6 months institutional nursing experience within the past 3 years, unless state regulations differ. The Director of Professional Services or Administrator may waive this experience requirement based upon a personal interview.
Registered Nurses providing skilled intervention for PASSPORT Patients must have 2 years experience as an RN.

Travel

Necessary daily; 100%.

Working Conditions

Patient's home/living facilities.
Exposure to disagreeable conditions including odors, infection, illness, and physical contact from disruptive Patients.

Job Specific Details:

General Responsibilities

Administers nursing care according to the patient?s plan of care plan and needs
Care for multiple patients throughout the day in their individual home environments
Teach the patient and/or family members about new diagnosis, care, and support skills
Communicates regularly with RN Case Managers, Supervisors, and the Care Team
Coordinates and delivers nursing care to patients and families.
Assesses & evaluates patient?s level of care, needs and requirements.
Assesses the patient?s response to the Plan of Care and recommends changes as needed.
Evaluates Outcomes of Care.
Supervises LPN/LVNs, home health aides and paraprofessionals providing services to the patient according to regulatory guidelines
Participates in on-call coverage.
Submits work in a timely manner and updates and maintains patient medical records. Participates in regularly scheduled interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate the care of the Patient and family, exchange information and problem solve, and receive staff support and education.
Applies policies and procedures of the agency and the rules and regulations of Federal and State regulatory agencies and other certifying agencies in providing care.
Participates in agency quality assessment performance improvement (QAPI) programs.
Ensures growth & profitability of the company through the responsible use of company resources and educating the community to our services.
Meets or exceeds established productivity standards.
Provides education to the patient/family regarding the disease process, self care techniques, prevention strategies, rehab nursing procedures and community resources for discharge planning
Evaluates outcomes of care.
Provides counseling to patient/family regarding disease process, end of life and ethical issues.
Willingly accepts direction from Director of Professional Services/PCM.
Participates in community programs and committees, as requested.
Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Prepares clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals
Informs the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient?s needs and outcomes of intervention
Assesses the ability of the caregiver to meet the patient?s needs at admission and throughout care.
Evaluates patient/family response to care on an on-going basis. Communicates information using current process and technology available to the organization
Adheres to established personnel policies.
Accepts other assignments deemed appropriate
Attends deaths of patients to assist and support the family.
Provides initial and ongoing assessment of the impact of the terminal diagnosis on the patient?s physical, functional, psychosocial and environmental needs and activities of daily living including risk for pathological grief, cultural and spiritual implications and verbal and non-verbal communication patterns.
Implements the individualized plan of care and recommends revisions to the plan as necessary including managing discomfort and providing symptom relief and specialized nursing skills related to palliative and end-of-life care.
Determines scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs.
Provides specialized hospice training to other staff, family members and informal caregivers to insure adequate care.
Applies specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the Patient?s eligibility