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Hospice RN Field Staff PRN
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$74,824 / year median in Ohio
+9% projected growth
Job Description
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- Hospice is responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of quality hospice care and services, ensuring compliance in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. Essential Activities and Tasks Care Management and Service Delivery
- 90% Provides ongoing assessment and nursing care to patient in homes and health care facilities.
- 10% Audits and maintains current and accurate patient records through use of laptop computers and paper/chart documentation in accordance with policies, federal, state, and local guidelines.
- Up to 4 hours/day Standing
- Up to 8 hours/day Walking
- Up to 6 hours/day Lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling patients or equipment/supplies.
- Up to 50 pounds Driving
- Up to 6 hours/day Work weekends, evenings, and holidays. Required as scheduled On-call availability
- 24/7 for emergencies Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, and cuts.
- Work day Subject to residents/patients/patients with various disease processes.
- Occasional May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
- Work day Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases
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