What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Patient Care Unit PRN position at AMOREM, formerly known as Burke Hospice & Palliative Care and Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care?
Description
This is a floating AM position between AMOREM's patient care units in Valdese and Hudson.
Through a holistic approach, high quality comprehensive care is provided timely and efficiently to promote a positive end of life experience in the PCU.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
This is a floating AM position between AMOREM's patient care units in Valdese and Hudson.
Through a holistic approach, high quality comprehensive care is provided timely and efficiently to promote a positive end of life experience in the PCU.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish a plan of care for new patients in coordination with IDG
- Make assignments and supervise patient care
- Notify staff of patient death in accordance with policy
- Assure medications are administered accurately and on a timely basis and in accordance with MD orders
- Respond promptly to all emergency situations
- Maintain constant vigilance over patients, ensuring necessary safety precautions are taken
- Follow all infection control procedures
- Supervise nursing assistants, LPNs and volunteers on duty
- Assure the facility is secured by safety policies and procedures after hours and on weekends
- Assure that patients and families have solace and privacy
- Assure patient/facility supplies, laundry and equipment are appropriately cleaned and stocked
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Willingness to work with patients/families regardless of race, color, creed, age or sexual orientation. Must respect their beliefs and philosophy with an attitude of openness.
- Ability to work effectively with others in a supervisory role
- Strong communication skills
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current NC license as a registered nurse
- Active patient contact or completion of a nursing refresher course within the past three years
- CPR certification
- Visual acuity to read written documentation and computer tasks
- Ability to sit extended periods of time and perform administrative tasks
- Ability to stand, bend and lift an average of 30 pounds
- Manual dexterity with the ability to manipulate office equipment and keyboard for extended periods of time
- Ability to walk, squat, kneel, climb and balance
- Must have an automobile with required insurance coverage and state driver’s license
- PRN employees must complete one 12-hour shift in 90 days