Hospice Nurse – NH Inpatient -PT Variable Position Available In Bibb, Georgia

Hospice Nurse

• NH Inpatient
• PT Variable Atrium Health
• 3.

7

Macon, GA Job Details Part-time Estimated:

$38.4K

• $45.

5K a year 2 days ago Qualifications Nursing RN License Hospice CHPN Hospice care Mid-level High school diploma or GED Associate’s degree CNA 2 years

Geriatrics Full Job Description Overview Job Title:

Hospice Nurse Part Time Job Grade:

32

Job Code:

JA21 FLSA

Non exempt

Department Name:

Hospice Company Number:

325

Department Number:

35000 Reports To (Title):

Regional Manager Job Summary:

Provides direct nursing care to hospice patients, including needs assessment and developing, implementing, and evaluating a plan of nursing care. Provides direct patient care on an ongoing basis in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and Hospice standards of care.

Cultural Behaviors Measurement Problem Solving and Decision-Making:

Approaches problems using a methodical approach and analyzes information to make well thought-out decisions.

Anchors Environment of Care Consciousness:

Demonstrates awareness of best practices and promotes patient safety. Is compliant with Fire Safety, General Safety, Hazardous Materials and Wastes, Emergency Management, Medical Equipment, and Security and Utility Systems policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Anchors Operation Excellence/Diversity:

Embrace, practice and promote the principles of Operation Excellence by offering assistance and meeting the needs of patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers with a sense of urgency and in alignment with organizational metrics for Experience. Creates an inclusive welcoming environment and recognizes the importance of individual, religious and cultural diversity in developing effective teams/ workgroups.

Anchors Personal Accountability:

Takes responsibility and demonstrates reliability and dependability by taking initiative, following through on commitments, and assuming ownership for successfully completing job responsibilities. Anchors Performance/Quality Improvement/Contribution to

Achieving Goals:

Contributes to positive outcomes for the department, strives for excellence and helps to achieve departmental goals. Practices and contributes to the organization’s vision, mission and values by identifying opportunities for improving services, processes, or outcomes and participating in defining and implementing solutions. Continually develops personally and professionally.

Anchors Corporate/ Regulatory Compliance/Ethics:

Demonstrates understanding and assures compliance with federal and state regulations and accrediting agency standards. Is familiar with and complies with departmental and organizational policies and procedures.

Anchors Patient Satisfaction/Employee Satisfaction:

Identifies and communicates direct relationship between employee satisfaction and patient satisfaction. Strive for high employee and patient satisfaction at all times. Anchors Job Criteria

• Major Job Functions Measurement Develops a plan of care with goals defined by the patient/family and the Hospice team Direct observation Provides nursing services according to the plan of care that has been developed Medical Record Audit Instructs family on homecare techniques and/or patient care techniques used in the inpatient hospice facility.

Patient Satisfaction Informs patient’s physician of any pertinent change in their condition. Medical Record Audit Participates in ensuring that nursing services available on an ongoing basis by making regular home visits/inpatient rounds/assessments as needed and ordered by physician and as ordered by department policy. assists in providing 24-hour on-call and/or inpatient staffing service 7 days per week. Direct Observation Provides services to the family at the time of death. Direct Observation Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Direct Observation Supervises CNA services provided to assigned patients.

Medical Record Audit Specifications:

1.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED is required. Associate’s degree in nursing. 2.

Experience:

Two years nursing experience. Hospice or home health experience and CHPN certification preferred. 3.

Certification/License/Registration:

Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia. 4.

Position Titles and Number Supervised:

None. 5.

Special Training/Skills:

Ability to work well within an interdisciplinary team setting as well as independently. 6.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to use visual near and distance acuity. Must have verbal ability to communicate in person and over the phone or radio. Must be able to assist co-workers in transfers and transport supplies, patients/residents, or equipment using good body mechanics. Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 60-80 pounds, specific to the job class evaluation. Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and change from one position to the other rapidly. Must be able to lift 25-60 lbs. and carry 25-50 pounds specific to job class evaluation. Must be able to tolerate high noise, busy atmospheres and noxious odors. Must be able to work in noisy environments and be self directed to complete jobs as ordered. Must be able to remain calm under stressful situations. Must be able to assess and respond to multiple situations simultaneously. Must be able to assist co-workers in multiple overlapping tasks simultaneously. Must be able to prioritize job tasks and organize work space to be efficient and conducive to completing work tasks as assigned in a timely manner. If job class is identified as falling under POPE C, the individual must pass the cardiac recovery test. 7.

Mandatory Training Required:

Must attend mandatory hospital and departmental annual training. 8. Patient Population Age Groups (Check all that apply) ___ Infant (0

• 12 months) ___ Toddler (1
• 3 years) ___ Preschooler (3
• 6 years) ___ School age (6
• 12 years) ___ Adolescent (12
• 16 years) ___ Adult (17
• 65 years) ___ Geriatric (65 + years) X All ___N/A
• Does not provide direct patient care.

9.

Working Conditions:

Works in hospital and clinical environments. May work in extreme heat with hot materials. Must be able to utilize appropriate universal and specific precautions for protection from potential exposure to infectious or communicable diseases. 10. Other (Operation Excellence): Employee must be aware of and fully support the system’s policy in Operation Excellence (Policy 10-602) as well as his/her department’s commitment to Operation Excellence. 11. OSHA Classification System for Evaluation Potential Exposure to

Blood Borne Pathogens:

A. (X) This position will involve performing procedures or other job-related tasks that has an inherent potential of contact with blood, body fluids, or other infectious materials as defined by OSHA to an individual’s skin or mucous membranes will occur. The procedures or tasks could also result in spills or splashing on an individual’s skin or mucous membranes. I understand that I must have a clear understanding of the proper use of protective attire and where this attire is maintained for use before performing any duties. I will discuss this with my supervisor and review a detailed list of these tasks found in my department’s Policy and Procedure Manual. B. ( ) This position may involve performing procedures listed in #1 and proper training is the same. C. ( ) This position will involve NO exposure to blood, body fluids, or infectious materials. I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein. I hereby accept the position and agree to perform the identified essential functions in a safe manner and in accordance with the organization’s established Procedural Guidelines. I understand that my job duties may be changed and amended from time to time as is needed to ensure quality care is administered, or to meet business needs of the organization. The organization reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. I understand that my employment is at-will. This means that an associate has the right to terminate employment at any time, with or without cause, and the organization has a similar right. This document does not create any implied or expressed contractual obligation on the part of the organization. I further understand that I may also be exposed to the Hepatitis B Virus and that the organization makes available to me, free of charge, the Hepatitis B Vaccination. _______________ _____________________________________ Date Signature _______________ _____________________________________ Date Witness