Hospice Nurse RN Home Hospice
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Job Location:
Rogers, AR - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 28 - 40
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The RN assumes patient care responsibilities for individual patients including: Completing comprehensive physical assessment pain assessment and management symptom control management as it relates to terminal illness coordination of Circle of Life services to the patient/family completes required documentation (i.e. assessments care plans clinical notes agency tracking forms etc.) In a timely manner in accordance with COL policies establishes a therapeutic nursing relationship with the Hospice patient/family/caregivers provides weekend coverage and may assist during times of excessive nursing absenteeism.
Requirements: Current unrestricted AR RN license BLS certification strong assessment skills with critical thinking and high level of problem solving within a healthcare facility. Strong documentation and communication with the ability to stay calm and cope with human suffering/emergencies. Prefer hospice experience home health or acute care nursing experience with computer charting experience.
- Assumes primary responsibility for assigned patients and performs all phases of the nursing process.
- Communicates with attending physicians staff members and other agencies as necessary to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for patients/caregivers.
- Educates patients/caregivers regarding hospice philosophy disease progression physical components of care stages of dying and other aspects of the POC as necessary.
- Documents all patient related information according to policies and procedures.
- Seeks input from IDT members regarding the patient POC to obtain additional knowledge and support.
- Reviews and updates the POC at least every 60 days per regulatory standards.
- Regularly attends and participates in IDT meetings to ensure that the POC reflects current patient care needs.
- Prepares in advance for IDT meetings.
- Assesses need for Certified Nursing Assistant services.
- Conducts CNA supervisory visits per regulatory standards.
- Asses the need for and revises the CNA care plan.
- Informs the PCM of unusual or potentially problematic patient/caregiver issues as identified.
- Maintains annual clinical competencies.
- Identifies patients who may potentially revoke or need to be discharged.
- Models prompt and regular attendance.
- Exhibits cost effective use of time mileage and supplies.
- Demonstrates familiarity with and adheres to policies and procedures state federal and accrediting agencys requirements.
- Provides notification of absence per policy.
- Promotes and maintains respect for rights privacy and confidentiality of others.
Key Skills
- Catheter Care
- Nursing Home Experience
- Patient Care
- Communication skills
- Computer Skills
- Hospice Care
- Vital Signs Experience
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Medical Imaging
- Catheterization
- Cerner
About Company
Circle of Life is a non-profit hospice serving residents of Northwest Arkansas in Benton, Washington, Carroll and Madison counties. Our team of doctors, nurses, chaplains, social workers, hospice aids, bereavement counselors and trained volunteers works with our patients and their fam ... View more
