Hospice RN

About the role

For over 20 years, Lorian Health has been a trusted leader in home health care, dedicated to enhancing patients’ quality of life and supporting their independence. We offer a collaborative, compassionate work environment where every team member is valued and equipped to succeed. Join a team that prioritizes growth, open communication, and the tools you need to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process.
• Assesses and evaluates patient/client status by:
• a. Reviewing and implementing the Plan of Care (POC)
• b. Regularly re-evaluating patient/client needs
• c. Revising the POC as necessary
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Initiates and applies appropriate preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative nursing procedures and techniques and maintains communication regarding patient/client care with the physician and supervisory personnel.
• Regularly observes the patient/client for changes in condition, discusses changes with the patient/client or family/caregiver, and reports changes, as necessary, to the attending physician.
• Affords assistance to the patient/client with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patients/clients effort toward self-sufficiency and independence.
• Teaches the patient/client and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet, and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients/clients and families/caregivers.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient/client.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed to practice as a RN in the state of practice.
• If IV or ET certified, is currently certified and recognized by the state(s) where currently practicing as an RN.
• Possesses excellent observation, good nursing judgment, and good oral and written communication skills.
• Possesses and maintains good physical stamina and mental health.
• Presents a pre-employment physician’s health clearance, including negative TB skin tests and/or CXR and other tests as required by specific state statutes.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Is a licensed driver and has an automobile that is insured in accordance with Lorian Health (LORIAN) requirements.
• Minimum of one (1) year of recent (within the last three (3) years) experience in a Home Health or Hospice Setting.