REGISTERED NURSE- HOSPICE HOUSE |UM HEALTH-SPARROW

General Purpose of Job

The Registered Nurse provides professional services for the care and treatment of patients. The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individual patient care in a nursing department according to Nursing Services departmental policies, procedures, and standards of care. Accepts responsibility for the supervision and direction of co-workers in the implementation of the nursing care plan.

Essential Duties

• Assesses patient's condition, especially pain and symptoms, and then initiates appropriate nursing and/or medical care in accordance with established guidelines and protocols.
• Develops a plan of care based upon the assessment of the Hospice patient and in congruence with the medical diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Documents assessment, plan of care given, and patient response to the patient's record.
• Communicates significant information and changes in patient's condition to appropriate members of the Hospice Interdisciplinary team.
• Delegates, directs, and supervises implementation of care plan to LPN, PCT, or other members of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• Educates patient/family according to assess need. Demonstrates good knowledge of Hospice philosophy and is able to communicate and educate Hospice program to patient/family and members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Assumes the mentor role for new caregivers and students.
• Participates in planning, implementation, and evaluation of departmental quality improvement activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of unit specific equipment and appropriate supplies used in the delivery for the highest quality patient care.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends in Hospice nursing and provides evidence of clinical competency.
• Maintains professional standards by participating in mandatory in-services and mandatory Hospice House departmental requirements.
• Provides for and instructs other staff on appropriate post-mortem care and transport of body.
• Participates in Hospice fund raising activities.
• Participates in bereavement activities as appropriate.
• Participates in Charge Nurse Rotation after one (1) year (FTE) or two (2) years (PT).

Requirements

• Current state of Michigan license to practice as Registered Nurse.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification upon hire.
• Valid drivers license and proof of auto insurance.
• Associate Degree in Nursing.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years RN experience required in one of the following areas: Hospice, ICU, Oncology, Long Term Care or Homecare.
• Computer literate.
• Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans and deliver appropriate care.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, families, physician, other Sparrow Regional Health System Associates and external agencies.
• Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the Hospice patient, as related to the principle duties and responsibilities of the position.

Preferred: Hospice certification (preferred) BSN from an accredited institution (preferred)