What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice Visit Nurse position at St. Elizabeth Healthcare?
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Job Type
Regular
Scheduled Hours
20
Job Summary
Job Description
Responsibilities: Follows the physicians Plan of Care for the patient, which includes physical and environmental assessment using the nursing process. Reports to the multidisciplinary team changes needed in the Plan of Care to best meet the needs of the patient. Uses medical supplies as appropriate to meet the needs of the patient. Makes decisions independently and within scope of practice regarding patient care and needs during visit. Has the ability to adjust to the unique situations encountered in the patients home. Participates in the clinical on-call rotation. Performs assigned supervisory visits for home health aides.
Communication: Communicates with the multidisciplinary team any changes in the information gathered throughout the nursing assessment. Completes documentation to support visits and completes discharge and transfer documentation. Communicates patient care issues to the multidisciplinary team and, if appropriate, hospice leadership.
Documentation: Documents within the EMR or downtime forms pertinent information regarding patients condition. Completes documentation to support visits and completes discharge and transfer documentation. Meets timeframes required for documentation submission. Assures documentation is accurate, complete, specific and meets all state, federal and JCAHO regulations.
CQI/Peer Review: Participates in Performance Improvement and chart reviews.
Education Provide health education and community resource information to patients and families. Maintain role as a patient health advocate while the patient is on service. Meet all skills and competencies identified by the hospice department and healthcare system.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education, Credentials, Licenses
Demonstrates advanced assessment skills appropriate for home care environment, ability to function independently; knowledge of community resources.
Kind And Length Of Experience
Non-Exempt
Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.
Job Type
Regular
Scheduled Hours
20
Job Summary
- This position is part-time, 20 hours per week. One 8-hour (9a-5p) weekend shift & one 12-hour (9a-9p) weekday shift.
Job Description
Responsibilities: Follows the physicians Plan of Care for the patient, which includes physical and environmental assessment using the nursing process. Reports to the multidisciplinary team changes needed in the Plan of Care to best meet the needs of the patient. Uses medical supplies as appropriate to meet the needs of the patient. Makes decisions independently and within scope of practice regarding patient care and needs during visit. Has the ability to adjust to the unique situations encountered in the patients home. Participates in the clinical on-call rotation. Performs assigned supervisory visits for home health aides.
Communication: Communicates with the multidisciplinary team any changes in the information gathered throughout the nursing assessment. Completes documentation to support visits and completes discharge and transfer documentation. Communicates patient care issues to the multidisciplinary team and, if appropriate, hospice leadership.
Documentation: Documents within the EMR or downtime forms pertinent information regarding patients condition. Completes documentation to support visits and completes discharge and transfer documentation. Meets timeframes required for documentation submission. Assures documentation is accurate, complete, specific and meets all state, federal and JCAHO regulations.
CQI/Peer Review: Participates in Performance Improvement and chart reviews.
Education Provide health education and community resource information to patients and families. Maintain role as a patient health advocate while the patient is on service. Meet all skills and competencies identified by the hospice department and healthcare system.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education, Credentials, Licenses
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; licensed to practice nursing in the state where work is being performed.
- Meets contact hour requirements for licensure, including all state-required courses.
- Valid Drivers license.
Demonstrates advanced assessment skills appropriate for home care environment, ability to function independently; knowledge of community resources.
Kind And Length Of Experience
- 2-3 years of RN experience in a hospital or care facility setting.
Non-Exempt
Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.
