Traditions Health is seeking a Registered Nurse - PRN to join our growing Hospice Team!

About Us: Traditions Health is a leading provider of hospice care, home health care, consulting services and online policy manuals. The company provides care to over 8,500 patients across 19 US states. The company has recently been named to the 2021 Inc. Magazine's “Inc. 5000” list of fastest-growing businesses. As the company continues to expand across the country, Traditions Health remains committed to the same values on which it was founded: focusing on providing patient-focused, compassion-driven care while building strong relationships in the communities it serves. Come Grow With Us!

Job Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
• Licensure: Current State license as a RN, current Driver’s License.
• Experience: One year of experience as a RN in a clinical care setting required. HH or Hospice experience preferred.
• Knowledge and Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice, Good interpersonal skills, Proof of current CPR
• Transportation: Reliable transportation, valid/current driver’s license, auto insurance

Essential Functions:

• Completes initial and ongoing assessments to identify the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of home health patients/clients . Completes assessments at appropriate time points, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) or other assessments as appropriate to the patient
• Regularly re-evaluates the patient's/client’s nursing needs and evaluates the outcomes of care
• Develops, initiates, and revises the plan of care as necessary to ensure quality and continuity of care. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Refers to other services as needed. Plans for the discharge of the patient/client from services
• Furnishes those services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill. Counsels the patient/client and their family in meeting nursing and related needs. Uses infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA)
• Coordinates services. Informs the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's/client’s condition and needs
• Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payors
• Prepares clinical and progress notes. Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner
• Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining or improving competency
• Supervises, teaches and provides clinical direction to other nursing personnel. Assigns home health aides to specific patients. Supervises LPNs/LVNs and paraprofessionals providing services to patients/clients. May only conduct aide competency evaluations if qualified with two years of clinical experience and one year of home health experience
• Promotes the Agency ‘s philosophy and administrative policies
• Performs on-call responsibilities and provides on-call services to patients/clients and their families as assigned
• Provides effective communication to patients/clients, their family members, team members, and other health care professionals.

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Hospice: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Work Location: On the road