Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Per Diem
Company: Dependable Health Services
Location: Tucson
Posted on: January 14, 2021
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Job Description:
TITLE OF POSITION: HOSPICE REGISTERED NURSE/CASE MANAGER (Per
Diem) Location: Tucson, AZ & surrounding areas HOSPICE REGISTERED
NURSE/CASE MANAGER DUTIES To plan, coordinate and provide hospice
care in accordance with the patient's plan of care. Registered
Nurse means an individual registered and licensed to practice
nursing in Arizona HOSPICE REGISTERED NURSE/CASE MANAGER
RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinates hospice care by working with other
team members as well as with the patients/family members to ensure
needs are met. Evaluate the effectiveness of hospice services to
the patient and family on an ongoing basis. Perform evaluations for
hospice care along with informational visits as needed. Utilize the
nursing process to provide professional nursing care. Consult with
the attending physician and Hospice Medical Director concerning
changes in patients' condition requiring order changes and/or
changes in the plan of care. Coordinate patient services with other
members of the IDG as well as contracted services, when needed.
Submit complete, accurate and relevant clinical notes in a timely
manner. Submit patient visit schedule weekly. Participate in IDG
and case conferences. Discuss with the supervisor if IDG determines
that the patient would benefit from contracted services. Take
responsibility for ensuring patients' plans of care are kept
current. Performs on-call duties (including holidays) per policy
and agency need. Actively participates in QAPI meetings and
activities. Participate in a staff development meeting. Continually
strive to improve his/her nursing care skills by attending
in-service education, through formal education, attendance at
workshops, conferences, active participation in professional and
related organizations and/or individual research and reading.
Provide education to patients/family members regarding the dying
process, plan of care and offers guidance with healthcare
decisions. Provide dietary counseling, taking into account health
issues and dietary changes at the end of life. Perform death visit
per agency's policy. Participate in the patient's discharge
planning process. Maintain an on-going knowledge of current drug
therapy. Adhere to Federal, state and accreditation requirements
including Medicare and Medicaid regulations. May be requested by a
supervisor to fill in for the other nurses. Conduct an initial as
well as ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patients. Obtain a
medical history from the patient and/or a family member
particularly as it relates to the present condition. Conduct a
physical examination of the patient, including vital signs,
physical assessment, mental status, appetite and type of diet, etc.
Evaluate the patient, family member(s) and home situation to
determine what health teaching will be required. Evaluate the
patient's environment to determine what assistance will be
available from family members in caring for the patient and what
services may be needed. Be competent in knowledge about different
levels of care and when it's appropriate to offer them. Explain
nursing and other Agency services to patients and families as a
part of planning for care. Develop and implement the initial plan
of care and work with other members of the IDG in completing and
maintaining the comprehensive plan of care. Nursing services,
treatments and preventative procedures requiring substantial
specialized skill and ordered by the physician. Observing signs and
symptoms and reporting to the physician reactions to treatments,
including drugs, as well as changes in the patient's physical or
emotional condition. Supervise and evaluate the care given by the
Hospice Aide at a minimum of once every 14 days and as needed.
Chart those services rendered to the patient by the staff nurse and
changes that have been noted in the patient's condition and/or
family and home situation, makes revisions in the nursing care plan
as needed, records supervisory visits conducted with the Hospice
Aide, evaluates patient care and progress and closes charts of
discharged patients. Evaluate the effectiveness of her nursing
service to the individual and family. Discuss with the supervisor
problems concerning the patients and possible resolution. Provide
guidance and supervision to the LPN and supervises the LPN a
minimum of every 30 days Cooperate with other agencies providing
nursing or related services to provide continuity of care and to
implement a comprehensive care plan. Participate in staff
development meetings. Prepare the care plan for the Hospice Aide.
HOSPICE REGISTERED NURSE/CASE MANAGER JOB CONDITIONS May be
stressful. The ability to access patients' homes which may not be
routinely wheelchair accessible is required. Hearing, eyesight and
physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical
assessment of the patient's condition and to perform and
demonstrate patient care. Physical activities will include,
walking, sitting, stooping, and standing and minimal to maximum
lifting of patients and the turning of patients. HOSPICE REGISTERED
NURSE/CASE MANAGER EQUIPMENT OPERATION Computer, telephone,
thermometer, B/P cuff, glucometer, penlight, hand washing materials
and other various pieces of office equipment and medical equipment.
COMPANY INFORMATION Has access to patient medical records. HOSPICE
REGISTERED NURSE/CASE MANAGER QUALIFICATIONS 1. Must be a graduate
from an accredited School of Nursing. 2. Must be licensed in the
State of Arizona as a Registered Nurse. 3. One year of RN
experience. Hospice experience preferred. 4. Must have excellent
assessment skills and problem-solving skills. 5. Should be skillful
in organization and in the principles of time management and have
knowledge of case management processes. 6. Must be a licensed
driver with an insured automobile in good working order. 7. The
ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing. 8. Must
have no exceptions to RN license, and be able to administer
pharmaceuticals, perform medication reconciliation, and any nursing
procedures or special treatments needed within the scope of nursing
practice for the state. All skills to be competencied before actual
hands-on patient care, and when procedures or treatments are not
usually performed. We are an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity
Employer for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion,
gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation,
status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a
qualified individual with a disability and any other basis
protected by federal, state or local laws. #DHS123 For more
information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below.
Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept
applications through our website.
https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/dependablehealth/jobs/1601896-348732
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