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365 Hospice has an immediate opening for a full time Registered Nurse. This would be a salaried position to be on-call during the Weekdays (Monday through Thursday) from 4:30 pm until 8:00 am the next day . This position would carry full time benefits.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Completes an initial and comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness (es). Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process. Assesses and evaluates patient's status by: Writing and initializing plan of care. Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs. Revising the plan of care as necessary. Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis. Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions.

Includes the patient and the family in the planning process. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician's plan of care. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan. Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient's effects toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care. Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available. Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required. Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes. Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

JOB BENEFITS

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting preferred. Current license in State, CPR certification and valid driver's license. Management experience not required.

Responsible for supervising hospice aides. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping bending, kneeling and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills. Company Vehicle Healthcare 401k

Friendly Work Environment Competitive Salary Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person