Hospice Registered Nurse RN PRNOn-Call

Hospice Registered Nurse RN On Call / PRN Primary Focus - Litchfield and South areas - when on-call would support the entire territory.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care including triaging patient needs over the phone making visits to patients with changing conditions and performing admissions as necessary.

About Us:

Ecumen Hospice St Cloud is hiring a Registered Nurse RN. Ecumen Hospice-St Cloud provides in-home and community-based services in the St Cloud Minnesota area. The Ecumen Hospice mission is to provide care that exceeds the expectations of those that find themselves in the later stages of life by providing a level of comfort and quality of life that makes each person feel honored and supported as their life continues to have significance.

Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices compassionate healthcare and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now as Minnesotas 8th largest senior living provider we continue to advocate for those we serve. Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs.

Schedule: On Call / Casual / PRN / Pick up shifts as they become available. Primary Focus when working shifts - Litchfield and South areas - when on-call would support the entire territory.

Pay: The targeted pay range for this job is $38.50 - $43.50 per hour. Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience qualifications and when applicable certifications licenses and education.

Benefits: Team members working casually/on-call are eligible for paid time off for Sick & Safe time an Employee Assistance Program and other well-being resources. Learn more at Job Responsibilities:

1. Receives and responds to phone calls during assigned shifts as well as making visits to patients with changing conditions and completing weekend admissions.

2. Completes an initial comprehensive and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness.

3. Assesses and evaluates patients status by writing and initiating plan of care regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs and participating in revising the plan of care as necessary.

4. Develops a care plan that establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.

5. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physicians plan of care. Records pain and/or symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.

6. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change. Communicates with the physician regarding patient needs and reports changes in the patients condition; seeks physicians orders as required.

7. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.

Driving Requirements: Local Travel and Drivers License Required

Registered Nurse HSPMinimum Required Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program

1 year of nursing experience in post-acute care setting

Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse within the state in which working and must maintain licensure.

Valid Drivers License proof of insurance and satisfactory motor vehicle record

Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Able to follow all safety rules regulations policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy HIPAA Home Care Bill of Rights OSHA Universal Precaution AWAIR Right to know and SDS ADA HUD policy and procedures Fair Housing laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing

One year nursing experience in Hospice

Required Experience:

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